10 Texas counties to watch in the Cornyn-Paxton clash: From the Politics Desk
The Texas Republican primary runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton is highly competitive, with Cornyn needing strong support from key counties. Polling indicates that Paxton, bolstered by an endorsement from Donald Trump, may have the upper hand. Cornyn's previous success in urban areas will be crucial for his chances in this runoff election.
- ▪Senator John Cornyn is facing a tough primary runoff against Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas.
- ▪Paxton received a significant boost from Donald Trump's endorsement ahead of the election.
- ▪Cornyn's previous victories in major population centers will be critical for his success in the runoff.
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From the Politics Desk10 Texas counties to watch in the Cornyn-Paxton clash: From the Politics DeskPlus, Republican redistricting setbacks in South Carolina and Alabama.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: Cornyn counting on ‘electability’ message to overcome Trump’s Paxton endorsement15:36Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 26, 2026, 5:19 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Steve Kornacki lays out the key parts of Texas that will determine whether Sen.
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