4 key takeaways from the Texas primary runoff elections
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican Senate primary runoff election, largely due to President Trump's endorsement. Paxton defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn by a significant margin, showcasing Trump's influence in the GOP. In other races, two incumbent House Democrats lost their primaries due to redistricting changes.
- ▪Ken Paxton won the Republican Senate primary runoff election with a 27-point margin against John Cornyn.
- ▪Trump's endorsement was pivotal in Paxton's victory, highlighting his influence in the Republican Party.
- ▪Incumbent House Democrats Al Green and Julie Johnson lost their primaries after being forced into new districts.
9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 centre, 4 right.
- ▪ Ken Paxton wins Texas primary election: Results and key takeaways — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Middleton wins Texas GOP attorney general runoff over Rep. Roy — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Mayes Middleton Defeats Chip Roy In Texas Attorney General Primary Runoff — Dailycaller
- ▪ Middleton Wins Republican Nomination in Texas AG Runoff — Daily Signal
- ▪ Mayes Middleton Defeats Chip Roy in the Runoff for Texas Attorney General — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Chip Roy loses GOP nomination for Texas attorney general to succeed Ken Paxton — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Middleton wins GOP nod in Texas attorney general primary runoff — The Hill
- ▪ Texas Primary Live Results: Cornyn vs. Paxton and More — PJ Media
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Politics 4 key takeaways from the Texas primary runoff elections By Victor Nava Published May 27, 2026, 5:30 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google President Trump’s surprise endorsement catapulted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to a landslide victory in Tuesday’s Republican Senate primary runoff election. As has been the case throughout the 2026 midterm primary season, Trump’s stamp of approval remains critical for GOP candidates in local and statewide elections. Here are four takeaways from the contests in the Lone Star State.
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