Trump's endorsements in the 2026 midterm cycle have centered on Republican primaries for Senate, House, and gubernatorial seats, where he has backed over 300 candidates with a 97% primary win rate through mid-August. Recent weeks brought notable setbacks, including losses for his picks in four gubernatorial contests and two House races in Michigan and Tennessee, alongside a crowded Texas Senate primary field. His strategy emphasizes early announcements to clear fields for preferred contenders, often incumbents in safer districts. Upcoming August primaries in states like Florida test this influence further, with traders tracking statements on candidates such as those vying for Senate and governor nominations amid shifting primary dynamics.