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Texas AG Ken Paxton wins GOP runoff for US Senate, ousting longtime Sen. John Cornyn

Paxton won the Republican Senate runoff and will face James Talarico in November.

Texas AG Ken Paxton wins GOP runoff for US Senate, ousting longtime Sen. John Cornyn
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican Senate runoff, winning the party’s nomination. Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico in November, after President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton.

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent senator who lost the Republican Senate nomination

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Paxton in the Republican runoff

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Democratic nominee who will face Paxton in the general election

Newly elected representative who defeated Al Green in a Democratic House contest

Democratic candidate in the San Antonio-area House runoff

Julie Johnson
D · TX-32

Representative competing with Allred for the Democratic nomination in Texas’ 33rd District

Al Green
D · TX-9

Representative defeated by Menefee in the Texas 18th District contest

Democratic candidate competing with Galindo in the San Antonio-area House runoff

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Senator whom Allred challenged in a prior Senate race

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

Former representative running for the Democratic nomination in Texas’ 33rd District

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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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