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Texas Senate Primary Run-off Results in Surprise Victory

Updated 2026-05-27 03:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Ken Paxton, backed by former President Trump, defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in a Texas primary run-off. This sets up an important November election with potential implications for US Senate control.

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Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas race, setting up a November election that could decide control of US Senate.
2026-05-27 03:15 UTC
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