Trump-backed challenger beats veteran US senator in Texas primary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in a Republican primary, marking a significant political upset. This election is notable for being the most expensive Senate primary campaign in U.S. history. The upcoming general election will see Paxton face Democratic challenger James Talarico, with implications for Senate control.
- ▪Ken Paxton won the Republican run-off primary against John Cornyn, who had served in Congress for 23 years.
- ▪The primary campaign set a record for the most expensive Senate primary in U.S. history.
- ▪Paxton's victory sets up a closely watched general election against Democrat James Talarico.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primaryJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAnthony ZurcherNorth America correspondent'We just made history', Ken Paxton says after defeat of Senator John CornynTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton easily defeated Senator John Cornyn in a Republican run-off primary on Tuesday night.While the outcome had been expected for weeks, it marks a stunning defeat for an incumbent who served in Congress for 23 years, including 12 years as a high-ranking member of the Senate Republican leadership team.The bruising contest set a record for the most expensive Senate primary campaign in US history.It also sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November's general election between Paxton and his Democratic opponent,…
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