He may not have ex-wife Angela’s support, but Paxton is predicted to beat Sen. John Cornyn, which has Democrats thinking they can flip Texas

Paxton, the likely Republican nominee, is considered less likely to fare well against Democratic nominee in midterms.

Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate runoff, attacks opponent, and pushes voter ID and election security agenda ahead of Tuesday vote.

Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton snubbed her estranged husband when offering last-minute endorsements ahead of the state's GOP runoffs.