Senate runoff

Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in Louisiana's GOP Senate runoff, securing the Republican nomination. Trump's endorsement is seen as a key factor in her victory, highlighting his influence in Republican primaries.

Voters in Louisiana are participating in a Republican Senate runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming after neither candidate secured over 50% of the vote in the initial May primary. Sen. Bill Cassidy placed third in the primary. The runoff follows Cassidy's ouster last month.

President Donald Trump's endorsement influence in Republican primaries faced mixed results in Georgia and Alabama. Trump-backed candidates won two Senate runoffs but lost the gubernatorial race in Georgia to billionaire Rick Jackson, who spent over $100 million on his campaign. Trump's endorsement streak in GOP primaries was previously broken in Iowa.

President Donald Trump's endorsed candidates won two of three Republican runoffs in Georgia and Alabama, but lost the gubernatorial race to billionaire Rick Jackson, who spent over $100 million. In Alabama, Trump-backed Rep. Barry Moore defeated rival Jared Hudson in a Senate runoff. In Georgia, Rep. Mike Collins, endorsed by Trump, won a Senate race but lost the gubernatorial runoff to Rick Jackson, while Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, also endorsed by Trump, was defeated.

President Trump endorsed Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate Runoff. Collins, a Representative from Georgia, received the endorsement.

President Donald Trump's endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has energized Republican voters in a Senate runoff against Sen. John Cornyn, with many prioritizing Trump's backing over Cornyn's Senate experience. While some voters remain cautious due to Paxton's legal controversies, the race highlights a broader GOP divide between establishment figures and MAGA-aligned candidates.

The 2024 Texas Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and attorney general Ken Paxton features anti-Muslim rhetoric in campaign ads and legal disputes. Both candidates accuse each other of being too lenient or overly aggressive toward Texas Muslims, framing Islam as a political issue.

Texas Republican Senate candidates John Cornyn and Ken Paxton avoided public appearances on the final day of their runoff campaign, relying instead on heavy TV advertising. Trump endorsed Paxton while criticizing Cornyn, influencing the race as ad spending exceeded $109 million, with Cornyn's group outspending Paxton's by a shrinking margin.