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TRUMP'S REVENGE: Ken Paxton Ousts Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, Who Voted To Impeach Trump, In Texas Senate Primary – The Yeshiva World

After losing the runoff, Cornyn said he would support Paxton in the general election.

TRUMP'S REVENGE: Ken Paxton Ousts Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, Who Voted To Impeach Trump, In Texas Senate Primary – The Yeshiva World
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Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff, winning the party’s nomination. The result came after President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton and sought to oust incumbents he viewed as insufficiently loyal.

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent senator defeated in the Republican runoff

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Paxton and criticized Cornyn

Trump's version of this story ↗
Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate who won the Texas primary runoff

Paxton's version of this story ↗

State representative and Democratic candidate Paxton will face in the general election

Representative who defeated Al Green in the Democratic primary

Democratic candidate in the San Antonio-area runoff

Julie Johnson
D · TX-32

Representative competing with Allred in Texas’ 33rd District

Al Green
D · TX-9

Representative defeated by Menefee in the Democratic primary

Democratic candidate running against Galindo in the San Antonio-area runoff

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Senator whom Allred previously challenged

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

Former representative and House candidate competing in Texas’ 33rd District

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Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff

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