The Latest: Ken Paxton wins Senate primary runoff in Texas, defeats incumbent Sen. John Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won the Republican primary runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Paxton's victory, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, highlights Trump's influence within the party. He will face Democratic state Representative James Talarico in the upcoming general election in November.
- ▪Ken Paxton defeated four-term Senator John Cornyn in a costly U.S. Senate primary race.
- ▪Paxton was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, showcasing Trump's power over the Republican Party.
- ▪Paxton will run against Democratic state Representative James Talarico in the November general election.
9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 19 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 2 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Texas live updates: Ken Paxton wins Senate primary runoff, defeats incumbent Sen. John Cornyn — r/news
- ▪ Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn — NPR Topics: 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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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onThe Latest: Ken Paxton wins Senate primary runoff in Texas, defeats incumbent Sen. John CornynTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated four-term Sen. John Cornyn in a massively expensive, drawn-out U.S. Senate primary raceByThe Associated PressMay 26, 2026, 12:25 PM1:23Attendees celebrate after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, won the Republican party's nomination during a primary runoff election night event Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Plano, Texas.
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