Texas, D.C. Republicans Rally Around Paxton to Battle Talarico
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has received support from Republicans after his primary victory over John Cornyn. With President Trump's endorsement, Paxton is now preparing to face Democrat James Talarico in the upcoming general election. Despite past controversies, including impeachment and personal issues, Republican leaders are rallying behind Paxton to maintain their hold on the Senate seat.
- ▪Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn by more than 30 points in the Texas Senate primary runoff.
- ▪Paxton has received endorsements from various Republican leaders, including John Cornyn and Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
- ▪Democrat James Talarico is being portrayed by Paxton and his supporters as an extreme candidate out of step with Texas values.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ Republicans will ‘rally’ around Paxton: Lauren Green — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Congrats, Texas: You're Stuck With Paxton and Talarico — Real Clear Politics
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Home – Congressional & Capitol Hill News – Texas, D.C. Republicans Rally Around Paxton to Battle Talarico news Texas, D.C. Republicans Rally Around Paxton to Battle Talarico George Caldwell • May 27, 2026 Print Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/Getty Images) After his Tuesday night shellacking of incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn in Texas’ Senate primary runoff, Lone Star State Attorney General Ken Paxton is gathering some of the support he’ll need to battle Democrat state Rep. James Talarico. With President Donald Trump’s endorsement behind him, Paxton defeated Cornyn by more than 30 points. Republicans, including those who have had differences with Paxton in the past, fell in line behind the nominee.
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