Trump flexes his political muscle over GOP as Democrats see midterm opening in key red state
Ken Paxton won the Republican Senate nomination in Texas, largely thanks to President Trump's endorsement. This victory highlights Trump's influence within the GOP as he continues to target critics among Republican ranks. Paxton will now face Democratic challenger James Talarico in a crucial election that could impact the Republican majority in the Senate.
- ▪Ken Paxton defeated longtime GOP Senator John Cornyn to secure the Republican Senate nomination in Texas.
- ▪Paxton credited President Trump's endorsement as pivotal to his victory in the primary runoff election.
- ▪The upcoming general election against Democrat James Talarico is seen as critical for maintaining Republican control in the Senate.
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Elections Trump flexes his political muscle over GOP as Democrats see midterm opening in key red state The Texas runoff follows the president's purging of Republican critics in Indiana, Louisiana and Kentucky in recent weeks By Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published May 27, 2026 10:39am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Paxton thanks Trump, targets Talarico after Texas GOP primary win In his first post-victory interview with Fox News Digital, Ken Paxton thanked President Trump for his endorsement, predicted Cornyn supporters "will come around," and dismissed concerns about being outspent: "Here I am still winning races." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! PLANO, Texas - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, after trouncing…
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