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ANOTHER RINO Bites the Dust --> Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn Proving Once Again MAGA Is Far From 'Dead'

Decision Desk HQ projected Paxton to defeat Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican Senate runoff.

ANOTHER RINO Bites the Dust --> Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn Proving Once Again MAGA Is Far From 'Dead'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 27, 2026
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Decision Desk HQ projected Ken Paxton as the winner over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas’s Republican Senate runoff. The article frames the result as a defeat for the party establishment, credits President Donald Trump’s endorsement, and praises Paxton while criticizing Cornyn.

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate projected to win the Texas runoff

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent senator defeated in the Republican Senate runoff

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Democratic Senate candidate mentioned as Paxton’s anticipated general-election opponent

Liz Cheney
Former U.S. Representative (R-WY)

Former Republican officeholder cited as an example of a defeated Republican

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Paxton shortly before the runoff

Adam Kinzinger
Former U.S. Representative (R-IL)

Former Republican officeholder cited as an example of a defeated Republican

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Ken Paxton Wins Republican Senate Runoff in Texas

Outlets agree Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff, winning the party’s Senate nomination. They report he will face Democrat James Talarico in November. Left-leaning outlets focus on Paxton’s victory speech, including his remarks about transgender youth and the criticism they drew, while one warns Trump’s role could complicate Republicans’ efforts to hold the seat. Center outlets mostly report the result and November matchup, with some coverage examining the race’s competitiveness and scrutiny facing Paxton. Right-leaning outlets cast the win as a boost for Trump-aligned Republicans and a setback for the party establishment.

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