Texas primary runoff takeaways. And, DOJ mass-deletes info on Jan. 6 riot cases
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for a U.S. Senate seat, defeating incumbent John Cornyn. Paxton's victory reflects a shift in the Texas Republican Party towards more right-leaning candidates. He will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in the upcoming midterm elections.
- ▪Ken Paxton defeated four-term GOP Sen. John Cornyn to become the Republican nominee for a U.S. Senate seat.
- ▪The Texas primary race was the most expensive in Senate history, with Republicans spending $100 million.
- ▪Paxton will face Democratic nominee James Talarico, who has highlighted his success in flipping a previously Republican district.
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