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'Judgement Day is coming': Ken Paxton advances with establishment incumbent in key Texas primary

Paxton advanced to a runoff against John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary.

'Judgement Day is coming': Ken Paxton advances with establishment incumbent in key Texas primary
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
Mar 4, 2026
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Ken Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn advanced to a runoff in the Texas Republican Senate primary, with Cornyn narrowly ahead as 82% of the vote was counted. Wesley Hunt received just over 13%, and the nomination remains undecided until the runoff.

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Ken Paxton R · TX
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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate advancing to the Texas primary runoff

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent Republican senator and candidate advancing to the Texas primary runoff

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who commented on the three candidates without choosing one

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader who lobbied for support for Cornyn

Wesley Hunt
R · TX-38

Republican representative and primary candidate who received just over 13% of the vote

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Cornyn and Paxton Advance to Texas Senate Runoff

Outlets agree that Ken Paxton and John Cornyn advanced from the Texas Republican Senate primary to a runoff, leaving the nomination undecided. Left-leaning outlets connect Paxton to broader changes in conservative politics and highlight his refusal to leave the race despite Trump's potential intervention. Center outlets emphasize the runoff and uncertainty around Trump's endorsement, with some assessing Republican general-election stakes. Right-leaning outlets focus on Trump's pending choice and its potential effect on the contest, including party unity, campaign costs and competing campaign strategies.

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