Ken Paxton defeats GOP Sen. John Cornyn in Texas primary runoff
Ken Paxton has won the Republican Senate nomination in Texas, defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Paxton, endorsed by former President Trump, will face Democrat James Talarico in the upcoming general election. This victory is part of a broader trend of Trump-backed candidates challenging established Republicans.
- ▪Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas primary runoff.
- ▪Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico in the general election.
- ▪Trump's endorsement played a significant role in Paxton's victory.
9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 15 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre, 1 lean right, 5 right.
- ▪ Editor Daily Rundown: Ken Paxton Defeats Sen. John Cornyn In GOP Primary Runoff After Trump Endorsement — Dailycaller
- ▪ Ken Paxton Beats Sen. John Cornyn In Texas GOP Primary After Trump's Last-Minute Endorsement — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Ken Paxton beats John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate primary runoff, CBS News projects | Special Report — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate Primary — Daily Signal
- ▪ MAGA triumph: Trump ally Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in bitter Texas GOP primary war — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Paxton beats Cornyn in high-profile Texas Senate GOP runoff — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Ken Paxton swamps John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff after securing Trump endorsement — New York Post
- ▪ Paxton defeats Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff — The Hill
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BREAKING NEWSMay. 27, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC2026 Election2026 ElectionKen Paxton defeats GOP Sen. John Cornyn in Texas primary runoffNBC News projects that Paxton, who received a late endorsement from Trump, will advance to the general election to face Democrat James Talarico. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze Texas primary runoff resultsGet more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Bridget BowmanTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated Sen.
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