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

Paxton won the Republican Senate runoff and is set to face James Talarico in November.

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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Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate who won the runoff

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

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Ken Paxton Wins Republican Senate Runoff in Texas

Outlets agree Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff, winning the party’s Senate nomination. They report he will face Democrat James Talarico in November. Left-leaning outlets focus on Paxton’s victory speech, including his remarks about transgender youth and the criticism they drew, while one warns Trump’s role could complicate Republicans’ efforts to hold the seat. Center outlets mostly report the result and November matchup, with some coverage examining the race’s competitiveness and scrutiny facing Paxton. Right-leaning outlets cast the win as a boost for Trump-aligned Republicans and a setback for the party establishment.

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