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KUOW - Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn

Paxton won the Republican runoff and will face the Democratic nominee in the general election.

KUOW - Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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May 26, 2026
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Ken Paxton won the Texas Republican Senate runoff, defeating incumbent John Cornyn after President Donald Trump endorsed him. The result sets up a general-election contest Democrats hope to make competitive.

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate who won the Texas primary runoff

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Republican senator defeated in the Texas primary runoff

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Donald Trump
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President who endorsed Paxton in the Republican primary

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Democratic Senate candidate nominated in the March primary

John Thune
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Senate majority leader, mentioned in a summary of Cornyn's career

ALSO MENTIONED  Angela Paxton, Texas state senator and Ken Paxton's estranged wife

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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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