Trump-backed Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff
Ken Paxton, backed by Donald Trump, won the Republican nomination for the US Senate in Texas, defeating incumbent John Cornyn. This victory highlights Trump's influence within the Republican Party, as Paxton has faced numerous scandals yet managed to secure support. The outcome raises concerns among Senate Republicans about the potential risks of having a controversial candidate in the upcoming general election.
- ▪Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for the US Senate in Texas, defeating incumbent John Cornyn.
- ▪Donald Trump's endorsement played a crucial role in Paxton's victory, showcasing his influence over the party.
- ▪Paxton has a history of legal and ethical scandals, including a 2023 impeachment, but claims the allegations are politically motivated.
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
- ▪ Trump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primary — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ 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
- ▪ 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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Supporters stand on stage during a primary runoff election night event for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the US Senate, after he won the Republican party's nomination in Plano, Texas, on May 26, 2026. TONY GUTIERREZ / AP PHOTO/TONY GUTIERREZ US President Donald Trump further cemented his grip over the Republican Party on Tuesday, May 26, as his favored candidate in a bitter Texas primary runoff, scandal-plagued Ken Paxton, defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn.
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