MAGA triumph: Trump ally Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in bitter Texas GOP primary war
Ken Paxton has won the Texas GOP primary, defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn. This victory, backed by Donald Trump, sets up a general election against Democrat James Talarico. The outcome could significantly impact the Republican majority in the Senate.
- ▪Ken Paxton defeated John Cornyn in a runoff election for the Republican nomination in Texas.
- ▪Paxton's victory was supported by Donald Trump's endorsement just a week prior to the election.
- ▪He will face Democrat James Talarico in the general election, which is crucial for the GOP's Senate majority.
9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 15 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre, 1 lean right, 4 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
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Ken Paxton defeats GOP Sen. John Cornyn in Texas primary runoff — NBC News — Top
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Donald Trump MAGA triumph: Trump ally Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in bitter Texas GOP primary war Paxton now faces Democrat James Talarico in a race that could decide the GOP's slim 53-47 Senate majority By Paul Steinhauser , Alex Miller Fox News Published May 26, 2026 9:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ken Paxton: This is John Cornyn's only talking point Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton discusses his campaign and how President Donald Trump's endorsement has impacted it on 'The Ingraham Angle.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! PLANO, TX – President Donald Trump and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are the winners in the Lone Star State's bitter Republican Senate primary battle, which has spanned for more…
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