RNC Co-chair KC Crosbie expressed confidence that Texas will remain firmly in Republican hands this November, arguing that the Democrat Senate nominee is far outside the cultural and political mainstream of the Lone Star State.
Speaking as Texans cast ballots in the high-stakes Republican primary runoff between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, Crosbie told Newsmaxs National Report that the eventual GOP nominee will be well positioned against Democrat state Rep. James Talarico. According to Newsmax, the race has drawn national attention as conservatives look to preserve Texas as a bulwark against the leftward drift seen in other once-reliable red states.
Crosbie did not mince words about the Democrat challenger, insisting that his ideology and personal branding are fundamentally misaligned with Texas voters values. Texas is going to go red, Crosbie said, adding pointedly, The Democrat has so much baggage. I mean, he's just a weird guy.
She noted that President Donald Trump has already framed the contest in cultural terms that resonate with many conservative Texans, particularly on questions of faith, gender, and lifestyle. Trump, she said, summed it up pretty well when assessing how Talaricos public positions might play in a state where traditional values still hold sway.
Crosbie paraphrased Trumps blunt assessment of the Democrats prospects in a state known for cattle, oil, and churchgoing voters. You can't be a vegan and get elected in the state of Texas, Crosbie said, echoing the presidents critique of a political class increasingly defined by progressive identity politics and lifestyle signaling.
She went further, highlighting Talaricos statements on theology and gender ideology as emblematic of a Democratic Party that has moved sharply left of ordinary Texans. You can't say that God is non-binary. You can't believe in six different genders and also talk about, in your free time, you think about transgender kids, she said, underscoring how such rhetoric clashes with the religious convictions and common sense of many voters.
For Crosbie, these positions are not minor quirks but evidence of a worldview that simply does not fit Texas. It's just completely out of touch with Texans, she added. And so, we're going to be fine come November.
The runoff itself has become a proxy test of influence within the Republican Party, as Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott have lined up behind different candidates in several contests. In the Senate race, Trump has thrown his support behind Paxton, reinforcing his role as the dominant figure in GOP politics even at the state level.
Asked whether Trumps endorsement carries more weight than Abbotts in Texas, Crosbie declined to pick sides, insisting that the decision ultimately rests with the electorate. The Texas voters have to decide that today, she said, while making clear where she believes the political momentum lies.
She stressed that Trumps endorsement record across the country speaks for itself, particularly in Republican primaries where grassroots conservatives remain deeply loyal to the president. But what I do know is that President Trump has a track record of picking winners, Crosbie said, pointing to recent contests as evidence that candidates backed by Trump often prevail.
Crosbie cited the presidents performance in other states as proof that his support can be decisive, especially in crowded or contentious primaries. Certainly, we have seen that reflected in other states, she said. Just last Tuesday, he went 100% with his endorsement.
From her perspective, the GOP will be in a strong position regardless of whether Cornyn or Paxton emerges as the nominee, so long as Republicans remain focused on defeating the Democrat in November. So, whoever comes out of that primary, we're going to do great, Crosbie added. But I can tell you this: if I'm a candidate, I always want President Trump on my side.
Beyond Texas, Crosbie framed the 2026 cycle as an opportunity for Republicans to go on offense nationally, capitalizing on voter frustration with progressive policies on the economy, culture, and border security. She argued that the party is not fractured, as some media narratives suggest, but instead is rallying around Trumps agenda and leadership.
The Republican Party is completely unified under President Trump, Crosbie said, rejecting the notion that intraparty disagreements in primaries will carry over into the general election. We are going to go out and win these midterms.
Her comments reflect a broader conservative belief that Democrats have overreached on cultural and social issues, particularly in red states where voters remain skeptical of radical gender ideology, secular progressivism, and identity-based politics. In Texas, where faith, family, and personal responsibility still define much of the electorate, Democrats embrace of fringe cultural positions may prove to be a political liability rather than an asset.
As the runoff votes are counted and the GOP settles on its standard-bearer, Republicans appear confident that Texas will resist the leftward pull that has transformed states like Colorado and Virginia. With Trumps continued influence, a Democrat nominee burdened by so much baggage, and a platform that is just completely out of touch with Texans, party leaders like Crosbie are betting that the Lone Star State will once again send a clear message in November: Texas, they insist, is going to go red.
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