Editor Daily Rundown: Ken Paxton Defeats Sen. John Cornyn In GOP Primary Runoff After Trump Endorsement
Ken Paxton won the GOP primary runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn in Texas. His victory came shortly after receiving an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. This outcome positions Paxton for the general election in the upcoming midterm elections.
- ▪Ken Paxton defeated John Cornyn in a Senate runoff election in Texas.
- ▪The victory was secured after Paxton received an endorsement from Donald Trump.
- ▪This win allows Paxton to advance to the general election for the Senate.
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Editorial Editor Daily Rundown: Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn In GOP Primary Runoff After Trump Endorsement (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Vince Coglianese Editorial Director May 27, 2026 11:46 AM ET May 27, 2026 11:46 AM ET Vince Coglianese Editorial Director Font Size: CORNYN GETS CRUSHED IN TEXAS … TRUMP-ENDORSED KEN PAXTON SAILS TO THE GENERAL ELECTION … Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn In Runoff Landslide After Securing Trump’s Endorsement Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in a Senate runoff Tuesday, one week after receiving President Donald Trump’s backing. Tags : 2026 midterm elections donald trump john cornyn ken paxton republican primary senate gop texas Scroll down for comments
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