Cornyn fights for political life against Trump-endorsed Paxton in Texas
U.S. Senator John Cornyn is facing a tough re-election battle against Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton in Texas. The outcome of this race could significantly impact the balance of power in the Senate. With Paxton leading in polls, the stakes are high for both parties as they prepare for the upcoming elections.
- ▪John Cornyn is a four-term senator backed by Republican leadership.
- ▪Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, has received Donald Trump's endorsement despite his legal troubles.
- ▪The winner of the runoff will face Democratic nominee James Talarico, who has been gaining traction among voters.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 18:14:16 +0800 |
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Cornyn fights for political life against Trump-endorsed Paxton in TexasSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxU.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) attends a campaign event for re-election in Schertz, Texas, U.S. March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Joel Angel JuarezPublished May 26, 2026, 06:14 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 06:14 PMWASHINGTON, May 26 - Even the elections are bigger in Texas.Voters will choose their nominee for U.S. Senate on Tuesday in a race that could help decide control of the chamber and may become one of the most expensive in history.John Cornyn, a 74-year-old four-term senator backed by Republican leadership, is locked in the fight of his political life against Ken Paxton, a 63-year-old, scandal-plagued attorney general who won President Donald Trump's endorsement last…
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