Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton topples John Cornyn in Texas Senate race
Ken Paxton, endorsed by Donald Trump, won the Republican Senate nomination in Texas, defeating incumbent John Cornyn. Paxton's victory is significant as it may reshape the Republican establishment's approach and strategy in the upcoming elections. He will face Democratic candidate James Talarico in a highly competitive race that could influence control of the Senate.
- ▪Ken Paxton ousted four-term Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Senate race.
- ▪Paxton's victory is seen as a challenge to the Republican establishment in Washington.
- ▪He will compete against Democratic state representative James Talarico in a potentially expensive election.
19 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 8 lean left, 5 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
- ▪ 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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Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton topples John Cornyn in Texas Senate raceSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxMr Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas House, indicted for felony fraud, reported to the FBI by his top aides and is being divorced by his wife on biblical grounds.PHOTO: BLOOMBERGPublished May 27, 2026, 10:26 AMUpdated May 27, 2026, 10:26 AMWASHINGTON - Texas Attorney-General Ken Paxton ousted four-term US Senator John Cornyn on May 26, riding US President Donald Trump’s endorsement to a runoff victory for the Republican Senate nomination, US media projected.The race was called shortly after polls closed in Texas’ westernmost counties, which are in a separate time zone from most of the state.“Without a shadow of a doubt, I will be the Democrats’ No.
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