Trump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won the Republican Senate primary run-off against four-term Senator John Cornyn. Paxton's victory is attributed to the endorsement he received from former President Donald Trump. This outcome highlights Trump's continued influence within the Republican Party.
- ▪Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary run-off.
- ▪Paxton's campaign was significantly boosted by Donald Trump's endorsement.
- ▪The result reflects Trump's ongoing grip on the Republican Party.
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Toggle PlayTrump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primaryNewsFeedTrump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primaryTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton, boosted by President Donald Trump’s endorsement, has trounced four-term US Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary run-off, in a sign of Trump’s grip on the party.Published On 27 May 202627 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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