Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn

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Coverage diverges notably in the framing of the candidates and their political contexts. The New York Times articles focus on the implications of Paxton's victory for the Republican Party and highlight Cornyn's struggle against a primary…

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Texas Republicans have nominated Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate seat, defeating incumbent John Cornyn in a contentious primary. Paxton's victory, backed by President Trump's endorsement, signals a shift in the party's dynamics and sets up a competitive race against Democratic nominee James Talarico. The primary was marked by significant spending and highlighted divisions within the Republican party.

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▪Ken Paxton won the Republican Senate primary, unseating incumbent John Cornyn.
▪The primary was the most expensive in Senate history, with Republicans spending $100 million.
▪Paxton's victory reflects Trump's influence within the Republican party despite his declining poll numbers.

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▪ The Latest: Ken Paxton wins Senate primary runoff in Texas, defeats incumbent Sen. John Cornyn — ABC News — US
▪ Texas live updates: Ken Paxton wins Senate primary runoff, defeats incumbent Sen. John Cornyn — r/news
▪ Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn — CBS News — Top
▪ Ken Paxton Wins Texas Senate GOP Runoff — PJ Media
▪ 5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate Nominee in Texas — NYT > Top Stories
▪ 5 Things to Know About John Cornyn, Republican Senate Hopeful in Texas — NYT — Politics
▪ Runoff Polls in Texas Senate Contest Have Favored Ken Paxton — NYT — US
▪ Cornyn seeks a Texas miracle as Paxton pulls away — The Hill

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Elections Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn May 26, 20269:03 PM ET Claudia Grisales Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton speaks to supporters at a watch party on March 3 in Dallas. Paxton beat incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in a runoff for the nomination, setting up a tough fight in November against Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico. Sergio Flores/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sergio Flores/Getty Images Texas Republicans nominated scandal-plagued state Attorney General Ken Paxton in their U.S. Senate primary following an endorsement from President Trump, according to a race call by the Associated Press. This effectively unseats Sen. John Cornyn, a pillar of the party's establishment wing.

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