Trump-Backed Paxton Topples Cornyn in Texas Showdown

1 sourceUpdated May 26, 2026

Ken Paxton scored a major victory Tuesday night, defeating longtime Sen. John Cornyn in a bitter Republican runoff that became one of the most expensive Senate primaries in history. According to Fox News , the result…

In this story:John CornynKen PaxtonFox NewsRepublican-controlledUnited States SenateLone Star State

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