Texas Senate Primary Winner Shifts Focus to General Election

Senate Republicans are shifting attention to the general election after Tuesday's primary outcome in Texas. Party leaders in Washington had viewed the incumbent senator as the stronger general-election candidate. Republicans cannot afford to lose the seat if they want to retain their majority. Several senators issued statements of support for the primary winner on Wednesday.

Republican senator said the voters had spoken and offered full support for the nominee against the Democratic candidate. The likely next chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee expressed support. The chair of the Democratic campaign committee said the result moves her party closer to a Senate majority. The general election will determine whether Republicans keep the seat.