who does trump endorse for: attorney general

by Dr. Edgardo Jacobs PhD 4 min read

Should you get Donald Trump's endorsement?

Jul 26, 2021 · Elections 2022 Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Attorney General Reelection Bid Donald Trump weighed in on the Texas attorney general race, backing current Attorney General Ken Paxton over George P. Bush. Daniel Friend July 26, 2021 President Donald Trump (left) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (right).

What are general endorsements?

Jul 27, 2021 · Elections Trump endorses Ken Paxton over George P. Bush in Texas attorney general race Bush, whose family has roots in the state and the Republican Party, had been angling for Trump's backing....

What does Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton mean?

Jul 27, 2021 · (CNN) Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his bid for re-election, snubbing George P. Bush despite his firm support after Trump has belittled some...

Are Americans more likely to support a candidate endorsed by Trump?

Mar 31, 2021 · Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin was initially running for governor until Sanders announced her entry into the race alongside Trump’s endorsement. He is now running for attorney general, also with a firm endorsement from Trump. “Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin, who is running for Attorney General, is a highly respected Army Veteran who will always fight for the …

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General endorsements

General endorsements include all of President Trump's endorsements in regularly scheduled elections, made before and after primary elections. This list does not include Trump's endorsements in special elections.

Special elections

The list below includes all endorsements President Trump made in special elections. The candidates below are not included in the General endorsements list above.

Battleground primaries

Battleground primaries are those that Ballotpedia expected to be competitive or interesting in some other way. The list below includes all battleground primaries where President Trump endorsed a candidate before the primary election day.

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Paxton is one of the most pro-Trump state officials in the country. He filed a lawsuit, which the Supreme Court declined to hear, challenging Trump's loss in 2020.

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Bush appears to be betting that Paxton's mounting legal woes may have political consequences with voters. Paxton faces trial over allegations of securities fraud and allegations that he abused his office, accusations that have prompted Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, to call on him to resign.

When did Sarah Huckabee Sanders run for governor?

Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced her plans to run for the governor of Arkansas on January 25, and Trump gave her his endorsement the same day. (RELATED: Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Run For Governor In Arkansas)

Who is Rand Paul?

Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul. (Christopher Halloran/Shutterstock) Trump announced his endorsement for Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul on April 8, praising the longtime politician for his war against “the swamp in Washington.”. “Rand Paul has done a fantastic job for our Country, and for the incredible people of Kentucky.

When did Tim Scott sign the tax bill?

US President Donald Trump and Senator Tim Scott (L), R-SC, shake hands following a working session regarding opportunity zones following the recently signed tax bill in the Oval Office of the White House on February 14, 2018 in Washington, DC. (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Who is running for Attorney General in Arkansas?

He is now running for attorney general, also with a firm endorsement from Trump. “Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin, who is running for Attorney General, is a highly respected Army Veteran who will always fight for the great people of Arkansas,” Trump said in a statement.

Who is Jerry Moran?

(REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein) Trump’s second endorsement of the 2022 campaign season is Jerry Moran, the Republican incumbent senator from Kansas.

Who is Max Miller?

Max Miller: Representative, Ohio. Max Miller is the first Republican challenger to receive an endorsement from Trump for 2022. He is running in a Republican primary to unseat incumbent Republican Rep. Anthony Gonzalez.

Who was the Republican senator who voted to impeach Trump?

Gonzalez was one of 10 Republicans in the House to vote in favor of Trump’s impeachment, which charged him with inciting the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Several Republican Senators also broke with Trump and voted to convict him on the impeachment charge, but Trump has not announced endorsements for any challengers.

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