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Paxton wins Texas primary but progressives hopeful for November

Paxton won the Republican Senate primary over John Cornyn and will face the Democratic nominee in November.

Paxton wins Texas primary but progressives hopeful for November
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Ken Paxton defeated John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary, setting up a contest with Democratic nominee James Talarico. The article also covers Texas House primary results and argues that redistricting and divisions within the GOP could shape November’s races.

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate who won the Texas primary

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Democratic Senate nominee and Paxton’s prospective general-election opponent

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose backing and redistricting actions the article discusses

Representative who defeated Al Green in the Texas House matchup

Republican Senate nominee in North Carolina

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

North Carolina senator whose retirement opened a Senate seat

Al Green
D · TX-9

Representative who lost a Texas House primary matchup to Christian Menefee

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator whose primary defeat is cited as another example of Trump’s influence

Roy Cooper
D · NC

Democratic Senate candidate in North Carolina

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent Republican senator defeated by Paxton in the primary

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Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate Primary

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