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Trump Backs Key Republican Senate Candidates Ahead of Midterm Elections
- •President Donald Trump is actively supporting Republican Senate candidates in crucial races to help the party retain its narrow 53-47 majority ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
- •In Texas, Trump endorsed and campaigned for Ken Paxton, who defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the primary and faces Democrat James Talarico, with MAGA Inc. committing over $20 million to advertising.
- •Trump backed former Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley for the North Carolina Senate seat vacated by Thom Tillis, setting up a high-stakes race against former Democratic governor Roy Cooper.
- •In Ohio, Trump publicly supported incumbent Jon Husted as he defends his seat against former Democratic senator Sherrod Brown in a fiercely contested toss-up race.
- •Republican Senator Dan Sullivan is running for re-election in Alaska against former Democratic Representative Mary Peltola as Democrats target several Republican-held seats to gain control of the chamber.
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President Donald Trump is backing several Republican candidates in key Senate races ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. His endorsements include Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, former RNC chair Michael Whatley in North Carolina, and Jon Husted in Ohio.
Trump's political operation has committed substantial financial support to Paxton's race, with his MAGA Inc. super PAC filing and committing over $20 million in advertising during September to support Paxton and oppose his Democratic rival, James Talarico. Trump also campaigned directly for Paxton by appearing alongside him at an October 7 rally in San Antonio.
Republicans currently hold a narrow 53-47 Senate majority, and Democrats require a net gain of four seats to take control of the chamber in the November 3 elections.
