Trump-Backed Paxton Ousts Cornyn in Texas GOP Runoff, Signaling MAGA Muscle
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated four-term Senator John Cornyn in the GOP Senate runoff, aided by a late endorsement from Donald Trump and a strong MAGA-ground campaign. The win amplifies far-right influence in Texas and could make the general election against Democrat James Talarico more competitive, as polls show Talarico with a slight edge in head-to-head matchups.
- Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff, defeating longtime incumbent Cornyn Politico
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- Attorney General Ken Paxton wins Texas Senate primary, defeating veteran congressman Cornyn BBC
- MAGA triumph: Trump ally Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in bitter Texas GOP primary war Fox News
- John Cornyn undone by past Trump misgivings, after decades as a loyal party man NBC News
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