Ken Paxton, Trump-Backed Candidate, Defeats Cornyn in Texas GOP Primary
Sourced from 4 publications
- •Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn by 28 percentage points, securing Trump's endorsement.
- •Paxton will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in a critical Senate race this fall.
- •Cornyn is the first Texas Republican senator to lose his party's renomination.
- •Trump's influence remains strong within the GOP but poses risks for broader electoral success.
- •The primary results reflect Trump's strategy of endorsing MAGA-aligned candidates.
Sources
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