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Republicans Cornyn and Paxton in runoff in critical Texas Senate race - Reuters — Colin Allred | ChamberLight
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SOURCE CHECK TAP FOR WHY Outlet credibility · Reuters 96/100 HIGH 104 stories · 95–96 · updated Sep 24, 2026
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Incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are headed for a Republican primary runoff in Texas, while James Talarico secured the Democratic nomination. The high-stakes races signal internal party divisions ahead of critical 2026 midterms.
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