Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in a Senate runoff Tuesday, one week after receiving President Donald Trump’s backing. Paxton won the…
Race had wide implications for Trump’s strength heading into midterms, where Paxton will face Democratic candidate James TalaricoKen Paxton, the Donald Trump-backed Texas attorney general, triumphed over incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff for senator. His victory signals that even a scandal-plagued candidate can win over the deep red…
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, overcame scandals and a significant fund-raising disadvantage to win. His victory sets up the general-election clash that Democrats had hoped for.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated Sen.
Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenged Sen. John Cornyn's reelection and won President Trump's endorsement in the bitter primary fight that cost Republicans more than $100 million.
Paxton’s landslide victory is the latest example of Trump’s unrivaled influence in Republican Party politics.
Texas AG Ken Paxton, endorsed by Trump as a "MAGA Warrior," defeats Sen. John Cornyn in the heated Republican Senate primary runoff election.
Endorsement from President Trump played key factor for state attorney general
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), with a last-minute endorsement from President Trump, is projected to beat incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the bitter Republican runoff for Senate in the Lone Star State, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Tuesday results ensure that Cornyn’s tenure in the upper chamber will end without a fifth…
