Trump-endorsed Paxton topples Cornyn in Texas Senate race
Texas Attorney-General Ken Paxton has defeated four-term U.S. Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate nomination runoff. Paxton's victory was bolstered by the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. This marks a significant shift in Texas politics as Paxton moves forward in the Senate race.
- ▪Ken Paxton ousted John Cornyn in the Texas Senate race runoff.
- ▪The victory was attributed to the endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
- ▪This election result indicates a potential shift in the political landscape of Texas.
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Trump-endorsed Paxton topples Cornyn in Texas Senate raceReutersPublished 6 seconds agoTexas Attorney-General Ken Paxton ousted four-term U.S. Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday, riding President Donald Trump's endorsement to a runoff victory for the Republican Senate nomination, U.S. media projected.ReutersPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularPalestinians in Gaza mark Eid but say there is 'no joy'Video1:05NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the listVideo1:20Montreal Canadiens support Lane Hutson after costly mistakeVideo1:36Talks to end Iran war seem to stall once moreVideo2:04Rescue efforts continue for seven people trapped inside flooded cave in…
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