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Cornyn concedes to Paxton in U.S. Senate race in Texas

After losing the Republican runoff, Cornyn said he would support the party’s ticket in the general election.

Cornyn concedes to Paxton in U.S. Senate race in Texas
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Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff, with Paxton above 60% and Cornyn below 40%. Cornyn said he would support the Republican ticket, and Paxton will face James Talarico in November.

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Incumbent U.S. senator who conceded the Texas Republican Senate runoff

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Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff

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