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Trump Revenge Tour Continues: Ken Paxton Wins Texas Primary

Paxton defeated John Cornyn in the Republican primary after receiving Donald Trump’s endorsement.

Trump Revenge Tour Continues: Ken Paxton Wins Texas Primary
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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May 27, 2026
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Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary after receiving President Trump’s endorsement. The article says the result could create fundraising and general-election challenges for Republicans.

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate who won the Texas primary

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsement of Paxton and treatment of Cornyn are central to the article’s account

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator who lost the Republican primary

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator who commented on the effect of Paxton’s nomination on the Senate

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who sharply criticized Paxton

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator who joined Democrats in a vote to curb Trump’s war powers in Iran

ALSO MENTIONED  James Tallarico, Democratic Texas Senate candidate

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Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate Primary

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