Paxton and Cornyn face off in Texas primary in another test of Trump's influence

Coverage of Trump's endorsement varies among outlets. CBS News emphasizes the implications of the endorsement for both candidates, framing it as a pivotal moment in the race. In contrast, Fox News focuses on the enthusiasm it generates…

May 26, 2026 · 1:05 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 41 views

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Texas State Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against Sen. John Cornyn Tuesday in the Republican runoff race for Senate. Paxton, despite his controversial past, recently secured President Trump's endorsement. Ed O'Keefe has more.

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▪ Ken Paxton didn't need Trump's endorsement to beat Cornyn, Texas voters say — Fox News — Latest
▪ Trump Pick Paxton Beats Cornyn in Texas Primary, DDHQ Projects - Bloomberg.com — Google News
▪ Texas Senate runoff tests Trump's influence — ABC News — Top
▪ Steve Kornacki previews the Texas GOP primary runoff between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn — NBC News — Politics
▪ 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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