Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off
Ken Paxton has won the Republican Senate primary run-off in Texas, defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn. This victory, backed by Donald Trump's endorsement, highlights Trump's influence within the Republican Party. Paxton will face Democratic candidate James Talarico in the upcoming November election, which could impact control of the US Senate.
- ▪Ken Paxton defeated John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary run-off.
- ▪Cornyn's loss marks the first time a Republican senator from Texas has lost their party's nomination for re-election.
- ▪Paxton will compete against Democratic state Representative James Talarico in the November election.
19 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 7 lean left, 6 centre, 1 lean right, 4 right.
- ▪ Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas primary, marking another win for Trump-backed Republicans — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Ken Paxton Wins Texas GOP Primary After Trump Endorsement — TODAY.com
- ▪ Trump-endorsed Paxton topples Cornyn in Texas Senate race — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Paxton thanks Trump after Texas Senate primary win — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton topples John Cornyn in Texas Senate race — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Paxton Defeats Sen. Cornyn in Texas Senate GOP Runoff — Real Clear Politics
- ▪ Trump-endorsed Paxton DEMOLISHES Cornyn in GOP Senate primary runoff — The Blaze
- ▪ Trump-backed Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ Texas GOP voters oust Cornyn in Paxton upset — Axios
- ▪ Paxton Wins Texas Republican Primary After Trump Endorsement — Hacker News (Newest)
- ▪ Trump-endorsed Paxton wins Texas primary run-off, ousting veteran senator — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Paxton Runs Away With the Texas Senate Primary Runoff — Hot Air
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News|US Midterm Elections 2026Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-offKen Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas race, setting up a November election that could decide control of the US Senate.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the US Senate, speaks to supporters at a campaign event in McKinney, Texas, the US, on May 19, 2026 [LM Otero/AP]By Elizabeth Melimopoulos and ReutersPublished On 27 May 202627 May 2026Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, boosted by President Donald Trump’s endorsement, has defeated four-term US Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary run-off, according to US media…
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