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Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race

Cornyn advanced to a runoff against Paxton after a closer-than-expected primary contest.

Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race
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James Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett in Texas’s Democratic Senate primary, while Republican candidates Ken Paxton and John Cornyn advanced to a runoff. The article also examines voting problems in Dallas County and signs of Democratic engagement.

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

Incumbent Republican senator advancing to a runoff

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Democratic Senate candidate who won the Texas primary

Talarico's version of this story ↗

Democratic Senate candidate who lost the Texas primary

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

Republican Senate candidate advancing to a runoff

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President discussed as context for the midterm elections and Texas political climate

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Senator mentioned as the Republican incumbent O’Rourke nearly defeated in 2018

Beto O'Rourke
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Former Senate candidate mentioned as historical context

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Cornyn and Paxton Head to Texas Senate Republican Runoff

Cornyn is headed to a Republican primary runoff against Paxton after the Texas primary. Left-leaning outlets frame the runoff around a possible Trump endorsement of Cornyn and the backlash it reportedly sparked. Center outlets emphasize the primary results, including Cornyn’s runoff against Paxton and Talarico’s Democratic nomination.

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