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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating four-term incumbent Senator John Cornyn by a decisive 64% to 36% margin, according to AP results. Paxton, backed by former President Donald Trump, becomes the only Republican candidate in Texas history to unseat a sitting senator in a primary. He will face Democratic Representative James Talarico in the general election.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, backed by Donald Trump, defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary runoff. Cornyn's criticism of Trump and support for gun control hurt him, while Paxton's Trump endorsement proved decisive. Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico in November, a race that could affect Senate control.
The Texas Senate primary pits Trump-backed Ken Paxton against incumbent John Cornyn, with the winner facing Democrat James Talarico in November. Polls indicate Talarico could be competitive, as independent voters may tip the balance, creating what analysts call a 'perfect storm' for Democrats.
Former US President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for the US Senate, set for next week. Polls show a tight race between Paxton and incumbent Senator John Cornyn, with Trump's backing potentially reshaping the contest and broader Senate dynamics.
