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Trump-Backed Candidates Sweep Primaries, Target Cornyn, Warn Rivals

5/21/2026

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President Donald Trump’s endorsement slate dominated the May 20, 2026 primaries, with Trump-backed candidates winning in Georgia, Alabama and other states.
Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th House district primary on May 20, 2026.
Rep. Randy Fine warned that crossing President Donald Trump can end a career, noting that Trump added Sen. John Cornyn to his target list by endorsing Attorney General Ken Paxton for Texas runoff.

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President Donald Trump’s endorsement slate dominated the May 20, 2026 primaries, with Trump-backed candidates winning in Georgia, Alabama and other states.
Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th House district primary on May 20, 2026.
Rep. Randy Fine warned that crossing President Donald Trump can end a career, noting that Trump added Sen. John Cornyn to his target list by endorsing Attorney General Ken Paxton for Texas runoff.