President Donald Trump formally endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the U.S.
Republicans currently hold 53 seats, but the party faces internal friction as Trump targets incumbents he deems insufficiently supportive.
Candidates Janelle Stelson, Bob Harvie, and Bob Brooks won their nominations in swing districts with Shapiro’s backing.
Unlike the 2024 cycle, which focused on post-pandemic recovery, the current message is being squeezed by the "war tax" on energy.
In Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro remains focused on the legislative implications of the midterms. "Give me a Democratic majority in the Senate and we will fully fund mass transit, we will build more housing, and we will codify abortion rights," Shapiro told supporters, as cited by PBS NewsHour .
President Trump backs Ken Paxton in Texas primary while admitting economic "journey" during Iran conflict as midterms approach.