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John Cornyn’s last stand and Democratic fights: What to watch in Tuesday’s Texas elections

May 26, 2026Center Left

Tuesday’s primary runoffs in Texas will put President Donald Trump’s endorsement to the test again — the latest step in a mission to punish some incumbent Republicans Trump has deemed insufficiently loyal

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