John Cornyn vs. Ken Paxton in Texas Republican Senate runoff

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Coverage diverges in the emphasis placed on different candidates and the political stakes involved. CBS News focuses on the dynamics of the runoff, highlighting Paxton's endorsement, while The New Yorker provides a more neutral…

May 26, 2026 · 1:22 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 39 views

John Cornyn vs. Ken Paxton in Texas Republican Senate runoff

Incumbent Texas Sen. John Cornyn is facing a runoff against state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday following President Trump's last-minute endorsement announcement. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.

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11 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 34 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 3 centre, 1 lean right, 2 right.

Lean left · 3Centre · 3Lean right · 1Right · 2

▪ A high-stakes U.S. Senate Race in Texas is expected to be a bitter contest — NPR — Politics
▪ 2026 Texas U.S. Senate Runoff Election Live Results - AP News — Google News
▪ High Stakes Runoff in Texas — RealClearPolitics - Homepage
▪ When to Expect Results in the Texas Primary Runoff — NYT — US
▪ LIVE: Election Results - Texas Runoff Races — RedState
▪ Live results: Texas House primary runoffs — The Hill
▪ Texans to choose Republican nominee in runoff election as Cornyn and Paxton face off — The Globe and Mail
▪ What to watch in the high-stakes Texas primary runoff elections — Washington Examiner
▪ Texas Senate Republican Primary Runoff: Live Results — The New Yorker
▪ Here's what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today — CBS News — Politics

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Publication time	Tue, 26 May 2026 09:22:07 -0400
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