Ken Paxton Beats Sen. John Cornyn In Texas GOP Primary After Trump's Last-Minute Endorsement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the GOP primary runoff against Senator John Cornyn, largely due to a last-minute endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Paxton secured 62.5% of the vote compared to Cornyn's 37.5%, marking a significant shift in support within the Republican Party. The upcoming general election is expected to be competitive, with polls indicating a tight race against the Democratic nominee, James Talarico.
- ▪Paxton held 62.5% shortly after the Associated Press called the race, ahead of Cornyn’s 37.5%.
- ▪Trump endorsed Paxton on May 19, which surprised many Senate Republicans and contributed to Paxton's victory.
- ▪The general election contest is expected to be highly competitive, with polls showing a close race between Cornyn and Talarico.
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BreakingBusinessKen Paxton Beats Sen. John Cornyn In Texas GOP Primary After Trump's Last-Minute EndorsementBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 09:04pm EDTToplineTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton beat Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday in the heated runoff for the Texas Senate GOP primary, in a race that has divided the Republican Party after President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton over the four-term incumbent, bucking many GOP donors and establishment Republicans.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, smiles during a campaign rally at Matt's Rancho Martinez on May 19, 2026, in Allen, Texas.
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