who is trump backing for attorney general

Will trump endorse any Arizona Attorney General candidates seeking his endorsement?

Apr 25, 2022 · GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Two candidates who were endorsed by former President Donald Trump won Michigan Republicans’ backing for attorney general and secretary of state at a convention Saturday,...

Who got Trump’s endorsement?

Jul 27, 2021 · Former President Donald Trump on Monday threw his support behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, who is being challenged for re-election in a primary by George P. Bush, the son of...

Who won Michigan Republicans’ backing for Attorney General and Secretary of State?

Jul 27, 2021 · Former President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for reelection in 2022 after floating the possibility of backing his Republican primary challenger George P. Bush. "It is...

Who is running for Texas Attorney General?

Feb 14, 2022 · Incumbent Attorney General Chris Carr’s office successfully defended the state’s election system against all Trump-backed legal challenges. But unlike some of his fellow incumbents, he does not have a pro-Trump primary challenger. The intrigue: Two sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell Axios there is still an effort to recruit a candidate to take …

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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.

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.

Who is running against Anthony Gonzalez?

Miller is running against a GOP incumbent, Ohio Rep. Anthony Gonzalez. Gonzalez was one of 10 House Republicans who voted in favor of the "incitement of insurrection" article of impeachment following the Jan. 6 breach of the Capitol.

When will Rand Paul be reelected?

Paul revealed earlier this year he intends to run for reelection in November 2022.

Is Ron Johnson running for a third term?

Ron Johnson, Wisconsin: Trump is calling on Johnson to run for a third term, although the senator said in 2016 he would retire after his second term, and he has not announced a bid to run again.

Who is Julia Letlow?

Julia Letlow, Louisiana: Backed by Trump for her anti-abortion stance, tough-on-crime positions, and support for a secure U.S.-Mexico border, the former president endorsed Letlow on March 10. She is the widow of the late U.S. Rep. Luke Letlow, who died in December after battling COVID-19.

Who is running for reelection in 2020?

Drew McKissick, South Carolina: Trump endorsed McKissi ck, who is running for reelection, on March 30. The former president praised him for "electing more Republicans in 2020 than in over 140 years.".

Who is Bob Paduchik?

Bob Paduchik, Ohio: Trump endorsed Paduchik, who is a longtime GOP political operative in the swing state of Ohio, days before the election in late February. He won the race to replace Jane Timken, who is now running to fill the vacancy that will open up following Sen. Rob Portman’s retirement.

Who resigned from Wyoming?

Elected to be the Republican chairman for Wyoming in 2019, Eathorne recently was called to resign by Republican Rep. Landon Brown, who condemned the GOP leader after stating his interest in secession on former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon’s podcast.

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 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.

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 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 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 the Republican senator from Kansas?

Trump’s second endorsement of the 2022 campaign season is Jerry Moran, the Republican incumbent senator from Kansas. He was the first member of Congress to receive an endorsement from the former president.

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)