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Ken Paxton

Ken Paxton

Republican
John Thune

John Thune

U.S. senator from South Dakota and Senate majority leader.

“We've got to pivot.”

— John Thune, U.S. senator from South Dakota and Senate majority leader

John Barrasso

John Barrasso

U.S. senator from Wyoming and Senate majority whip.

“Ken Paxton has my endorsement and support.”

— John Barrasso, U.S. senator from Wyoming and Senate majority whip

Bernie Moreno

Bernie Moreno

U.S. senator from Ohio.

“The voters have spoken, now Republicans must unite and win.”

— Bernie Moreno, U.S. senator from Ohio

Tim Scott

Tim Scott

U.S. senator from South Carolina and chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.

“But now I stand united with President Trump, Ken Paxton, and Texans who want to protect our Republican Majority.”

— Tim Scott, U.S. senator from South Carolina and NRSC chair

Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

U.S. senator from Texas.

“my full support and endorsement”

— Ted Cruz, U.S. senator from Texas

National Border Patrol Council

National Border Patrol Council

Labor union representing U.S. Border Patrol employees.

“proud to endorse Paxton”

— Paul Perez, National Border Patrol Council president

Club for Growth PAC

Club for Growth PAC

Political action committee affiliated with Club for Growth.

“a real conservative in the Senate”

— David McIntosh, Club for Growth PAC president

John Cornyn

John Cornyn

U.S. senator from Texas and former Republican nominee for the seat.

“I intend to do so again.”

— John Cornyn, U.S. senator from Texas

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