Cornyn tries to hold on to Texas Senate seat in runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump's power
Senator John Cornyn is facing a runoff election in Texas against Attorney General Ken Paxton, following a contentious primary season. Former President Donald Trump's endorsement of Paxton has added pressure on Cornyn, who risks becoming the first Republican senator in Texas history to lose a party nomination. The outcome of the election will determine the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate seat in the upcoming November elections.
- ▪Cornyn and Paxton are competing for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas.
- ▪Trump's late endorsement of Paxton has shifted the dynamics of the race.
- ▪Cornyn's campaign has spent approximately $90 million on advertising, primarily attacking Paxton.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onCornyn tries to hold on to Texas Senate seat in runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump's powerTexans are choosing a Republican nominee for U.S. SenateByTHOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press and JESSE BEDAYN Associated PressMay 26, 2026, 12:02 AM1:12Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, listens to State Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, during a campaign event in Lubbock, Texas, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)The Associated PressPLANO, Texas -- Texans are choosing a Republican nominee for U.S.
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