Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn In Runoff Landslide After Securing Trump’s Endorsement

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Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn In Runoff Landslide After Securing Trump’s Endorsement

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in a Senate runoff Tuesday, one week after receiving President Donald Trump’s backing. Paxton won the race by a landslide 28-point margin…

In this story:Donald John TrumpJohn CornynKen PaxtonRepublican-controlledUnited States SenateLone Star State

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