Trump-backed Paxton topples Cornyn in Texas Senate primary runoff

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, endorsed by President Trump, defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary runoff. This victory is seen as a significant win for Trump's influence within the GOP, with Paxton now facing Democrat James Talarico in the general election.

Coverage

• Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off
• Trump completes his month of GOP revenge, and other takeaways from the Texas runoffs - CNN
• Texas GOP Senate runoff: Trump-backed Paxton projected to beat Cornyn
• Cornyn’s defeat leaves Republicans with a more vulnerable Senate nominee: ANALYSIS
• John Cornyn’s defeat raises a new question: Will he join the Senate Republicans rebelling against Trump? - CNN
• Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary
• Trump's Pick Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Primary
• Paxton dominates Cornyn in Texas US Senate runoff, the latest sign of Trump’s hold on GOP - AP News
• Get Ready for a Rock Fight in the Texas Senate Race
• Trump delivers Texas-sized revenge as Senator John Cornyn is toppled by scandal-plagued Ken Paxton

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