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Trump’s 98% Endorsement Record Drives 2026 Midterm Wins

6/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement record stays near 98%, shaping the 2026 midterm race.
Trump backed Rep. Julia Letlow, who won the June 23 runoff against John Fleming, and his endorsed candidates captured over a dozen Republican primaries, including newcomer Anthony Constantino in New York.
Trump’s network ousted five Indiana legislators opposing his redistricting plan, while a June 18 PBS/NPR/Marist poll showed 80% Republican and 25% independent approval of his performance.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement record stays near 98%, shaping the 2026 midterm race.
Trump backed Rep. Julia Letlow, who won the June 23 runoff against John Fleming, and his endorsed candidates captured over a dozen Republican primaries, including newcomer Anthony Constantino in New York.
Trump’s network ousted five Indiana legislators opposing his redistricting plan, while a June 18 PBS/NPR/Marist poll showed 80% Republican and 25% independent approval of his performance.