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Paxton makes his final pitch in Texas US Senate race against Cornyn, buoyed by Trump's endorsement

Cornyn's campaign emphasized Paxton's past conduct and promoted Cornyn's support for Trump's agenda.

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Ken Paxton and John Cornyn made their final arguments in the Texas Republican Senate runoff, with Paxton highlighting President Donald Trump's endorsement and Cornyn emphasizing Paxton's past controversies. Heavy ad spending and uncertainty about which messages would resonate shaped the race.

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John Cornyn
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Republican incumbent in the Texas Senate primary runoff

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican candidate in the Texas Senate primary runoff

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Democratic nominee for the Texas Senate seat

Donald Trump
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President whose endorsement Paxton highlighted

Thomas Massie
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Kentucky representative who lost a Republican primary

Republican candidate who defeated Thomas Massie in Kentucky

ALSO MENTIONED  Greg Abbott, Texas governor and adviser to a political observer quoted in the article; Wayne Hamilton, Former executive director of the Texas Republican Party and adviser to Greg 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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