The Texas Senate Runoff Just Delivered a Brutal Verdict for the GOP Establishment
The Texas Senate runoff resulted in a significant victory for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Paxton's win is seen as a rejection of the GOP establishment, bolstered by President Trump's endorsement. He will now face Democrat James Talarico in the upcoming November election.
- ▪Ken Paxton won the Texas Senate runoff with 62 percent of the vote against John Cornyn's 38 percent.
- ▪The runoff was marked by a significant financial investment, totaling $120 million in advertising, making it the most expensive Senate primary in U.S. history.
- ▪Paxton's victory is viewed as a triumph for grassroots supporters over the D.C. establishment.
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The Texas Senate Runoff Just Delivered a Brutal Verdict for the GOP Establishment By Jennifer Oliver O'Connell | 8:58 PM on May 26, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Julio Cortez The Texas runoff for the Republican U.S. Senate was a nailbiter, but the results have spoken. With 60 percent of precincts reporting, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn 62 to 38 percent to become the official Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate.
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