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Texas Senate Primary Results

Updated 2026-05-27 02:05 UTC 2 sources Neutral

In a surprising upset, Republican primary voters in Texas rejected U.S. Senator John Cornyn and instead chose Ken Paxton, a Trump-backed candidate for the position of Attorney General. The result reflects shifting political dynamics within the party.

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