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Paxton makes final pitch in Texas US Senate race against Cornyn

Cornyn defended his record of supporting Trump and argued that voters should focus on Paxton’s character.

Paxton makes final pitch in Texas US Senate race against Cornyn
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Ken Paxton and John Cornyn made their final pitches ahead of the Texas Republican Senate runoff, with President Donald Trump’s endorsement shaping the contest. The campaigns’ advertising, spending and competing arguments over Trump’s support and Paxton’s record featured prominently.

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent Republican senator and Paxton’s opponent in the runoff

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate making his final pitch in the Texas runoff

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Democratic Senate nominee mentioned as Paxton’s potential general-election opponent

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsement of Paxton figures in the runoff campaign

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative cited as another incumbent defeated in a Republican primary

Republican candidate who defeated Massie in Kentucky’s GOP primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Greg Abbott, Texas governor whose adviser commented on the campaign; Wayne Hamilton, Former executive director of the Texas Republican Party and adviser to Governor Abbott

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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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