The Texas Senate Runoff Just Delivered a Brutal Verdict for the GOP Establishment
The Texas Senate runoff has resulted in a significant victory for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Paxton's win is seen as a reflection of grassroots support against the GOP establishment, bolstered by a late endorsement from former President Donald Trump. As the official Republican nominee, Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico in the upcoming November election.
- ▪Ken Paxton won the Texas Senate runoff against John Cornyn with 62 percent of the vote.
- ▪The runoff was characterized by a battle between grassroots supporters and the D.C. establishment.
- ▪Paxton received a crucial endorsement from Donald Trump just days before the election.
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- ▪ Texans go to the polls in Senate primary runoff that tests GOP establishment — Washington Post — Politics
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The Texas Senate Runoff Just Delivered a Brutal Verdict for the GOP Establishment By Jennifer Oliver O'Connell | 8:58 PM on May 26, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Julio Cortez The Texas runoff for the Republican U.S. Senate was a nailbiter, but the results have spoken. With 60 percent of precincts reporting, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn 62 to 38 percent to become the official Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate.
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