Ken Paxton didn't need Trump's endorsement to beat Cornyn, Texas voters say
Ken Paxton's supporters believe his legal battles against the Biden administration were key to his victory over John Cornyn in the Texas GOP primary. Many attendees at his watch party stated that they backed Paxton long before Donald Trump's endorsement. They expressed that while the endorsement was helpful, it was not the primary reason for their support.
- ▪Ken Paxton won the Texas GOP primary against John Cornyn.
- ▪Supporters credited Paxton's legal battles and conservative credentials for their backing.
- ▪Trump's endorsement came just a week before the election and added momentum to Paxton's campaign.
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- ▪ Steve Kornacki previews the Texas GOP primary runoff between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Here's why Trump is backing Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate primary — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Paxton bests Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate primary after Trump endorsement — US Top News and Analysis
- ▪ Trump’s endorsement streak faces Texas-sized test — New York Post
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Midterm Elections Ken Paxton didn't need Trump's endorsement to beat Cornyn, Texas voters say Attendees at Paxton's watch party said his Biden-era legal fights earned their backing before Trump weighed-in By Amanda Macias Fox News Published May 27, 2026 10:36am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Paxton thanks Trump, targets Talarico after Texas GOP primary win In his first post-victory interview with Fox News Digital, Ken Paxton thanked President Trump for his endorsement, predicted Cornyn supporters "will come around," and dismissed concerns about being outspent: "Here I am still winning races." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! PLANO, Texas – Supporters at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s election night watch party…
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