Texas Senate race: Republican divides and Trump's influence face a critical test

NPR | By Claudia Grisales

Published May 22, 2026 at 4:35 PM EDT

The Texas Senate primary has become a microcosm of the divide among Republicans in the country and a window into President Trump's influence.

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Claudia Grisales is a congressional correspondent assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.