LIVE TX RUNOFF RESULTS: Paxton-Cornyn Showdown, Plus: Will Dems Nominate Concentration-Camp Galindo?
The Texas Senate primary is drawing significant attention as John Cornyn faces a challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton. Cornyn warns that a Paxton nomination could jeopardize Republican chances in the general election against Democrat James Talarico. Meanwhile, Democrats are also facing potential issues with candidate Maureen Galindo in TX-35, who has made controversial statements.
- ▪John Cornyn is concerned that Ken Paxton could be an electoral liability for Republicans in the upcoming general election.
- ▪Polling shows Paxton leading Cornyn in recent surveys, raising questions about Cornyn's viability as a candidate.
- ▪Democrats are also facing challenges with candidate Maureen Galindo, who has made inflammatory remarks that could impact their campaign.
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LIVE TX RUNOFF RESULTS: Paxton-Cornyn Showdown, Plus: Will Dems Nominate Concentration-Camp Galindo? Ed Morrissey 7:20 PM | May 26, 2026 Townhall Media Welcome to the end of the most expensive Senate primary in US history! What did we get for all that money? A debate over ... albatrosses:No, not that kind of albatross. John Cornyn hopes to salvage his position in the US Senate by arguing that his primary challenger, Attorney General Ken Paxton, will be the kind of electoral albatross that voters won't buy in November.
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