Angela Paxton endorses three candidates in runoffs, but not her estranged husband.
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate runoff. The win was bolstered by former President Donald Trump's endorsement. Paxton will now face Democrat James Talarico in the general election.
- ▪Ken Paxton secured 64% of the vote, while John Cornyn received 36%.
- ▪Former President Donald Trump publicly backed Paxton in the runoff race.
- ▪Angela Paxton endorsed three candidates in the runoffs but did not endorse her estranged husband, Ken Paxton.
- ▪Paxton's victory positions him against Democratic nominee James Talarico in the November election.
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With Trump’s Backing, Paxton Routs Cornyn in Texas Senate G.O.P. Runoff Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, defeated John Cornyn, a four-term Republican senator, in a runoff that confirmed the president’s hold on his party’s voters. Mr. Paxton will face the Democratic nominee, James Talarico, in a race with national implications.Published May 26, 2026Updated June 9, 2026, 8:20 p.m. ETShare full article window.registerInteractive && window.registerInteractive("100000010926769");…
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