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Texas primary runoff takeaways. And, DOJ mass-deletes info on Jan. 6 riot cases

May 27, 2026Center

The Texas primary runoffs have now concluded and major November election matchups are set. And Trump's Justice Department has deleted significant information from the Jan. 6 riot cases.

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Paxton trounces Cornyn: 5 takeaways from Texas’s primary runoffs

The Hill

May 27, 2026

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Paxton trounces Cornyn: 5 takeaways from Texas’s primary runoffs

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) became the latest casualty of President Trump’s revenge tour on Tuesday after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) easily trounced the incumbent in the Senate GOP runoff. Paxton is projected to garner about 64 percent support with over 95 percent of the vote reported early Wednesday, according to Decision Desk HQ The state’s…

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Cornyn Crushed: 7 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Runoffs in Texas

The New York Times

May 27, 2026

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Cornyn Crushed: 7 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Runoffs in Texas

President Trump’s record of ousting those he sees as disloyal continued apace with Senator John Cornyn’s defeat. Whether his relationship with Senate Republicans can be repaired is another question.

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The Washington Post

May 26, 2026

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A runoff in Texas primary will test Trump’s grip on GOP

The president's candidate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has faced numerous scandals, while Sen. John Cornyn has failed to excite the base.

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Takeaways from Texas' primaries: Trump's power, Latino vote, redistricting and more

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May 27, 2026

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Takeaways from Texas' primaries: Trump's power, Latino vote, redistricting and more

The November ballot in Texas is now set, after a four-term Republican senator lost to a Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday's primary runoffs. Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988.

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Texas statewide primary runoff election results 2026

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May 26, 2026

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Texas statewide primary runoff election results 2026

Polls close at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET, depending on polling location.

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