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Trump Loyalist Ken Paxton—Dubbed 'Most Corrupt Politician in America'—Wins Texas Senate Primary

After Paxton’s runoff victory, Talarico criticized his record and framed the Senate race as a challenge to a corrupt political system.

Trump Loyalist Ken Paxton—Dubbed 'Most Corrupt Politician in America'—Wins Texas Senate Primary
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Ken Paxton won the Republican runoff for Texas’s U.S. Senate seat, defeating incumbent John Cornyn and setting up a general-election race against Democrat James Talarico. Talarico and Rep. Greg Casar sharply criticized Paxton’s record and character.

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Democratic candidate for the Texas Senate seat and critic of Paxton

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican candidate who won the Texas Senate primary runoff

Paxton's version of this story ↗
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who backed Paxton

Greg Casar
D · TX-35

U.S. representative who echoed Talarico’s criticism of Paxton

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent Republican senator defeated in the primary runoff

ALSO MENTIONED  Richard Nixon, Former U.S. president used as a comparison in Casar’s criticism of Paxton

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Ken Paxton Wins Texas Republican Senate Runoff

Outlets agree that Ken Paxton won the Texas Republican Senate runoff, setting up a general-election race against Democrat James Talarico. Left-leaning outlets present Paxton’s nomination as a liability for Republicans and an opening for Talarico. Center outlets focus on the race’s competitiveness and efforts to build support, including Republicans’ push to unite behind Paxton. Right-leaning outlets cover the contest for Cornyn supporters and, in several articles, question whether Talarico’s record or past remarks can win statewide.

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