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Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, center right, speaks during a primary runoff election night event after losing the Republican party's nomination Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Austin.

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The Latest: Ken Paxton wins Senate primary runoff in Texas, defeats incumbent Sen. John Cornyn

The Latest: Ken Paxton wins Senate primary runoff in Texas, defeats incumbent Sen. John Cornyn

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated four-term Sen. John Cornyn in a massively expensive, drawn-out U.S. Senate primary race. Paxton was endorsed by President Donald Trump last week. His is victory Tuesday showcases the president’s power over his party as he seeks to punish Republicans he sees as insufficiently loyal. Paxton will run against Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in November.