President Trump’s endorsement remains one of the most coveted prizes in Republican primaries, but what does his 2026 record reveal about the reach of his influence? Decision Desk HQ’s Geoffrey Skelley breaks down where Trump’s chosen candidates prevailed and what may be driving voters’ decisions across different races. #presidenttrump #trump #trumpendorsement #endorsement #donaldtrump #republicans #gop #republicanprimary #primary #2026primary #voters #elections #midterms #decisiondeskhq #ddhq
In 2026, according to the figures Trump posted, 254 of 262, 97%, candidates he endorsed won their primaries. That includes 100% of Senate primary candidates, 98% of House primary candidates and 80% of gubernatorial primary candidates.
A razor-thin Wisconsin gubernatorial primary is raising new questions about the power of endorsements from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [D-NY] or Sen. Bernie Sanders [I-VT] and the risks of not having their support. Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley breaks down why AOC and Sanders may have held back from backing democratic socialist Francesca Hong. #alexandriaocasiocortez #ocasiocortez #aoc #berniesanders #sanders #francescahong #wisconsin #wisconsingovernor #primary #democrats #dems #progressives #democraticsocialist #datanerds
Divisions over Israel and high-profile endorsements have shaped the closely-watched race between a progressive former public health official and a more moderate member of Congress.
An NPR analysis of more than a thousand Trump endorsements in House, Senate and governor races over the last decade finds the president now picks candidates earlier — and in safer races.
An NPR analysis of more than a thousand Trump endorsements in House, Senate and governor races over the last decade finds the president now picks candidates earlier — and in safer races.Open
The endorsement strategies of Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna offer insight into the political coalitions, messaging and strategy they might embrace in 2028.
The results of several major primaries will shape the field for the 2026 midterms and prove how effective President Donald Trump's endorsements can be.
The results of several major primaries will shape the field for the 2026 midterms and prove how effective President Donald Trump's endorsements can be.Open
The state's primary on Tuesday set up some major head-to-head battles between candidates who have gained significant endorsements and campaign donations.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is staking out his independence from President Trump ahead of a possible 2028 run for the White House, backing rivals to Trump-endorsed candidates in two high-profile Republican primaries. Why it matters: Cruz is testing whether there's room in the Republican Party for a 2028 contender willing to break with a president who's maintained an iron grip on the party for the last decade. State of play: Cruz this week announced he was backing Rick Jackson for Georgia governor and Alan Wilson in South Carolina's race for governor. - Jackson, a wealthy health care executive, faces Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia's June 16 runoff. - Wilson, South Carolina's attorney general, is up against running Trump-endorsed…
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is staking out his independence from President Trump ahead of a possible 2028 run for the White House, backing rivals to Trump-endorsed candidates in two high-profile Republican primaries. Why it matters: Cruz is testing whether there's room in the Republican Party for a 2028 contender willing to break with a president who's maintained an iron grip on the party for the last decade. State of play: Cruz this week announced he was backing Rick Jackson for Georgia governor and Alan Wilson in South Carolina's race for governor. - Jackson, a wealthy health care executive, faces Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia's June 16 runoff. - Wilson, South Carolina's attorney general, is up against running Trump-endorsed…Open
