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Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in heated Texas race after scandal-plagued campaign

Race had wide implications for Trump’s strength heading into midterms, where Paxton will face Democratic candidate James Talarico

Ken 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 state with the support of the president.

The race had wide implications for Trump’s strength heading into November’s midterm elections, where Paxtonwill now face James Talarico, a Democratic pastor and state legislator whose message of peace and populism has attracted much attention. If he wins, Talarico would become the first Democrat in more than 30 years to win statewide office in Texas.

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May 26, 2026 Texas US midterm elections 2026 Ken Paxton

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