Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off
Ken Paxton has won the Republican Senate primary run-off in Texas, defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn. This victory, backed by Donald Trump's endorsement, highlights Trump's influence within the Republican Party. Paxton will face Democratic candidate James Talarico in the upcoming November election, which could impact control of the US Senate.
- ▪Ken Paxton defeated John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary run-off.
- ▪Cornyn's loss marks the first time a Republican senator from Texas has lost their party's nomination for re-election.
- ▪Paxton will compete against Democratic state Representative James Talarico in the November election.
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News|US Midterm Elections 2026Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-offKen Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas race, setting up a November election that could decide control of the US Senate.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the US Senate, speaks to supporters at a campaign event in McKinney, Texas, the US, on May 19, 2026 [LM Otero/AP]By Elizabeth Melimopoulos and ReutersPublished On 27 May 202627 May 2026Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, boosted by President Donald Trump’s endorsement, has defeated four-term US Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary run-off, according to US media…
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