‘True Maga warrior’ takes on old-guard Texan in key test of Trump’s GOP grip
Ken Paxton and John Cornyn are competing in a Republican Senate primary runoff in Texas. Paxton, who has received Donald Trump's endorsement, faces challenges due to his scandal-plagued history. The winner will advance to the general election against Democrat James Talarico, who is gaining popularity.
- ▪Ken Paxton is running against four-term incumbent John Cornyn in a key Republican Senate primary runoff in Texas.
- ▪Paxton has received Donald Trump's endorsement, which is significant in Republican politics.
- ▪The winner of this primary will face Democrat James Talarico in the November general election.
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John Cornyn, left, and Ken Paxton, right, will run off on Tuesday in their Republican Senate primary. Composite: Getty Images, BloombergView image in fullscreenJohn Cornyn, left, and Ken Paxton, right, will run off on Tuesday in their Republican Senate primary. Composite: Getty Images, BloombergRepublicansAmerica’s ugliest primary? Texas Republican infighting could hand Senate seat to DemocratScandal-plagued Ken Paxton has won Trump’s backing over John Cornyn – but he might lose against James Talarico, a Democrat with a groundswell of popularityDavid Smith in DallasTue 26 May 2026 06.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 12.31 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKen Paxton, the state attorney general, takes on four-term incumbent John Cornyn on Tuesday in the ugliest primary election of…
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