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Paxton makes his final pitch in Texas US Senate race against Cornyn, buoyed by Trump's endorsement

Cornyn sought to shift the runoff debate toward Paxton’s character while highlighting his own support for Trump’s agenda.

Paxton makes his final pitch in Texas US Senate race against Cornyn, buoyed by Trump's endorsement
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Ken Paxton and John Cornyn made their final appeals ahead of the Texas Republican Senate runoff, with Paxton emphasizing President Donald Trump’s endorsement. The article describes competing campaign messages, allegations about Paxton’s past, and a large gap in advertising spending.

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John Cornyn R · TX · SEN
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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent Texas senator and Republican candidate in the Senate primary runoff

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Republican candidate in the Senate primary runoff

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Democratic Senate nominee in Texas

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Paxton and has encouraged voters to replace incumbents

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative who lost the Republican primary to Ed Gallrein

Republican candidate who defeated Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s GOP primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Greg Abbott, Texas governor and adviser to Wayne Hamilton

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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton Over John Cornyn in Texas GOP Runoff

Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff ahead of the May 26 vote. Cornyn said he would continue in the race, a response reported alongside the endorsement. Left-leaning outlets frame the endorsement chiefly as a setback for Cornyn and a possible risk to Republican prospects, often emphasizing Paxton’s record. Center outlets focus on the effect on the runoff, Republican divisions and potential general-election stakes. Right-leaning outlets generally present the endorsement as a boost for Paxton, though some weigh the consequences for Cornyn or Republican prospects.

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