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John Cornyn loses primary election to scandal-plagued runoff challenger

May 27, 2026Far Left

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) has lost his primary to state Attorney General Ken Paxton, capping off a weekslong runoff that saw two giants of Texas politics square off against each other.The race was called shortly after 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening by CNN and the Associated Press.Cornyn, a longtime Republican powerhouse known for his prodigious fundraising…

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