Trump-Backed Ken Paxton Ousts Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Texas Runoff
Ken Paxton has won the Texas Republican primary, ousting incumbent Senator John Cornyn with the endorsement of Donald Trump. Paxton will compete against Democratic candidate James Talarico in the upcoming Senate race. This election cycle presents challenges for Texas Republicans, as they face vulnerabilities amid changing voter demographics and political sentiments.
- ▪Ken Paxton won the Texas Republican primary, defeating long-serving Senator John Cornyn.
- ▪Paxton will face Democratic candidate James Talarico, who emphasizes a platform of Christian progressivism.
- ▪The Texas Republican Party is experiencing vulnerabilities as they have not won a statewide office in over three decades.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 12 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ First Thing: Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in Texas primary — The Guardian — US
- ▪ Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in heated Texas primary after scandal-plagued campaign — Reddit
- ▪ Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in heated Texas primary after scandal-plagued campaign — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ What are the national implications of the Cornyn-Paxton race in Texas? — CBS News — Top
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 01:27:17 +0000 |
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