Trump-backed Paxton ousts incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, endorsed by former President Trump, defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff, marking a significant win for Trump's influence within the GOP and setting up a closely watched contest in November.

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• Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn
• First Thing: Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in Texas primary
• Cornyn’s defeat leaves Republicans with a more vulnerable Senate nominee: ANALYSIS
• Texas GOP Senate runoff: Trump-backed Paxton projected to beat Cornyn
• Trump-backed challenger beats veteran US senator in Texas primary
• Paxton bests Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate primary after Trump endorsement
• Democrats see red meat in Paxton primary blowout
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