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Al Green Loses Texas Primary, More Election Results

Cornyn lost his primary runoff to Paxton after facing criticism from voters who viewed him as insufficiently aligned with Trump.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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May 27, 2026
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Texas runoff results included Rep. Al Green’s loss to Christian Menefee and Ken Paxton’s defeat of Sen. John Cornyn. The article also reports Colin Allred’s victory over Rep. Julie Johnson and describes how redrawn districts shaped the contests.

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

Senator who lost the Republican Senate primary runoff

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Al Green
D · TX-9

Representative who lost his Democratic primary runoff

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Senate candidate who won the Republican primary runoff

Paxton's version of this story ↗

Senate candidate expected to face Paxton in November

Representative whose district was affected by redistricting

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose support for Paxton and influence in Texas politics are discussed

Harris County Attorney who defeated Green in the Democratic runoff

Julie Johnson
D · TX-32

Representative who lost to Colin Allred in the newly redrawn 33rd District

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Senator who defeated Allred in the 2024 Senate race

Colin Z. Allred
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

House candidate who defeated Julie Johnson in the newly redrawn 33rd District

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Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn in Texas Senate Primary Runoff

Outlets across the spectrum agree that Ken Paxton defeated John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, making Paxton the party’s nominee for the general election. Left-leaning outlets cast the result as evidence of Trump’s influence and a warning about risks for Republicans. Center outlets focus on Cornyn’s unsuccessful effort to win Trump’s backing and what the result signals about party influence and unity. Right-leaning outlets present it as a grassroots rebuke of establishment Republicans and a victory for Trump-aligned politics.

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