{"id":2481070,"date":"2025-09-01T07:38:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-2026-endorsements-whos-in-whos-out-and-whos-waiting\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T07:40:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:40:56","slug":"trumps-2026-endorsements-whos-in-whos-out-and-whos-waiting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-2026-endorsements-whos-in-whos-out-and-whos-waiting\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump\u2019s 2026 endorsements: who\u2019s in, who\u2019s out, and who’s waiting"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The article discusses former President Donald Trump’s significant influence over Republican politics heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Trump’s endorsements are highly sought after and considered crucial in many Senate, House, and gubernatorial races. He has endorsed numerous Republican incumbents and select candidates for open seats, blending rewards for loyalty with strategic decisions targeting competitive states<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Though, Trump has withheld endorsements in several key and contentious races, such as the Texas Senate primary between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, Georgia’s Senate primary where Gov. Brian Kemp backs Derek Dooley, Kentucky’s open Senate seat following Mitch McConnell’s retirement, Louisiana’s Sen. Bill Cassidy’s tough reelection bid<\/a>, and South Carolina’s crowded gubernatorial primary.His silence has left these contests unsettled, with candidates vying too win his favor.<\/p>\n

Trump also continues to punish Republicans who oppose him, exemplified by North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis retiring after opposing Trump’s signature Medicaid reform bill,and Rep. Thomas Massie facing threats and primary challengers after clashing with Trump on various issues. loyalty remains a critical factor in Trump’s endorsements, but he also weighs fundraising, media presence, grassroots enthusiasm, and polling when deciding whom to back. His role as the GOP’s ultimate kingmaker remains pivotal as the 2026 midterms approach.

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