Trump-backed Republicans aren’t courting endorsements of outgoing senators

Published July 15, 2026 5:00am ET | Updated July 16, 2026 1:39pm ET



The trio of candidates vying to replace Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) has, at least so far, not sought their endorsements, the outgoing senators told the Washington Examiner.

The moves, or lack thereof, from the possible successors offer windows into GOP campaign strategies and lingering party tensions after contentious home state primaries.

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