4 key takeaways from the Texas primary runoff elections
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican Senate primary runoff election, largely due to President Trump's endorsement. Paxton defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn by a significant margin, showcasing Trump's influence in the GOP. In other races, two incumbent House Democrats lost their primaries due to redistricting changes.
- ▪Ken Paxton won the Republican Senate primary runoff election with a 27-point margin against John Cornyn.
- ▪Trump's endorsement was pivotal in Paxton's victory, highlighting his influence in the Republican Party.
- ▪Incumbent House Democrats Al Green and Julie Johnson lost their primaries after being forced into new districts.
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Politics 4 key takeaways from the Texas primary runoff elections By Victor Nava Published May 27, 2026, 5:30 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google President Trump’s surprise endorsement catapulted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to a landslide victory in Tuesday’s Republican Senate primary runoff election. As has been the case throughout the 2026 midterm primary season, Trump’s stamp of approval remains critical for GOP candidates in local and statewide elections. Here are four takeaways from the contests in the Lone Star State.
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