Trump’s snub of Crenshaw may not sway Texas voters away from incumbent

Published March 2, 2026 12:33pm ET



HOUSTON — Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) didn’t land President Donald Trump’s endorsement, typically a boost in competitive primaries, but Texas voters don’t seem to mind.

Crenshaw is fending off state Rep. Steve Toth in a competitive Republican primary, without the help of either the president or Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX). In a series of interviews with the Washington Examiner, Texas voters expressed that the lack of an endorsement holds little weight in their decision at the ballot box. 

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