Trump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primary

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Coverage of Paxton's victory varies among outlets. Hot Air emphasizes the early call of the race and the implications of Paxton's win for the Republican Party, while NBC News focuses on the vote breakdown and the dynamics of the primary.…

May 27, 2026 · 8:31 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 46 views

Trump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primary

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won the Republican Senate primary run-off against four-term Senator John Cornyn. Paxton's victory is attributed to the endorsement he received from former President Donald Trump. This outcome highlights Trump's continued influence within the Republican Party.

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▪Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary run-off.
▪Paxton's campaign was significantly boosted by Donald Trump's endorsement.
▪The result reflects Trump's ongoing grip on the Republican Party.

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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.

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▪ 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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Toggle PlayTrump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primaryNewsFeedTrump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primaryTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton, boosted by President Donald Trump’s endorsement, has trounced four-term US Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary run-off, in a sign of Trump’s grip on the party.Published On 27 May 202627 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

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