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Trump-backed Republicans in South Texas lag in polls

Three Trump-backed congressional candidates in South Texas are trailing in polls despite nearly all border counties flipping red for President Donald Trump in the last two elections.

Published Aug 28, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT | WFMZZ

In South Texas, where nearly all border counties supported President Donald Trump in the last two elections, three congressional candidates he endorsed are now trailing in polls. The polling suggests those Trump-backed Republicans face challenging races despite the region’s recent shift toward Trump.