Last week, members of the Texas Legislature who voted for the school choice program and are seeking re-election began receiving letters announcing Donald Trump’s endorsement of their 2026 campaign.
Yesterday, we asked readers about how important the president’s endorsement was in their decision to vote for a candidate.
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“People need to accept more responsibility for vetting candidates themselves. An endorsement should be just a starting point for further investigation.” – Fran Rhodes
“Based on the fact that Trump has built an incredible cabinet and listens to feedback on issues, I would trust his endorsements on any candidates.” – Ted Shaw
“Endorsements mean nothing to me.” – Sandy McCarrie
“I trust he is getting the proper background information on the candidate and I trust his judgement.” – Bruce Delater
“I’m always interested in Pres. Trump’s endorsements, but he doesn’t always get it right. He should read Texas Scorecard BEFORE making any.” – Linda Simcox
“I am thankful Donald Trump is our president, but I make my own decisions regarding for whom I will vote.” – Hamila Hobson
“As much as I love the President, I feel like his endorsement has become a participation trophy in the GOP lately.” – John Raymond
“As an engaged citizen, it is my responsibility to do research on the candidates and try to make the best decision.” – Jenette Foshee
“A Trump endorsement is not a 100% for me. He endorsed Abbott when Huffines, West, or Prather would have made a better Governor.” – Denise Ledford
“What the candidate has done or failed to do in his position is more important than an endorsement to earn my vote.” – Tom Nobis
“Someone that Trump endorses has a better chance with me, but his ‘picker’ has been off a few times. I’ll still do my homework and not just accept the candidate because someone recommends them.” – Judy Willingham
“My wife has more influence on my thoughts than President Trump.” – David McKinney
“I back the President in most things, but in my view, he’s taken some really bad advice on who he should endorse.” – Angela Hairston
“The people that someone endorses for election tell me more about the person endorsing the candidate than it persuades me to vote for that candidate.” – Louis Strohacker
“I care about President Trump’s drive to make America great again, but I feel he is too far removed from the state districts to fully understand what our needs are.” – Mary Fallert
“Although I respect President Trump, and feel his endorsements are somewhat important, it would be best if he stayed out of our Texas politics due to a multitude of Rinocrats running for office.” – David Clark
“When Donald Trump gives an endorsement to Burrows who basically stole the speakership from the Republican caucus by plotting with the Democrats, then I know that Trump has been misled by whomever advises him on endorsements!” – Carla Trussell
“When politicians, even President Trump, begin to ‘endorse’ based on specific policies rather than the person, I believe it to be worthless.” – Steve Sullivan
