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Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off

Cornyn lost the Republican nomination to Ken Paxton after serving in the Senate since 2002.

Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 27, 2026
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Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, with media projections calling the race after polls closed. Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico in November in a race the article says could affect control of the Senate.

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent senator defeated in the Republican primary runoff

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Senate candidate who won the Republican primary runoff

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Democratic state representative and Paxton's opponent in the November Senate race

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsement supported Paxton

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative mentioned as another incumbent defeated by Trump-backed challengers

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator mentioned as another incumbent defeated by Trump-backed challengers

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Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff

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