Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate Primary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican primary runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn, marking a significant political shift in the state. Paxton secured 62.5% of the vote, ending Cornyn's long tenure in the Senate. He will face state Rep. James Talarico in the general election, who has gained traction through social media and fundraising efforts.
- ▪Ken Paxton defeated John Cornyn in the Texas Senate primary runoff with a 25 point lead.
- ▪Paxton received 62.5% of the vote compared to Cornyn's 37.5%.
- ▪Talarico, who won the Democratic nomination, has expressed interest in appealing to Cornyn's supporters.
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Home – Political News – Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate Primary news Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate Primary George Caldwell • May 26, 2026 Print Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. (Elías Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News/Getty Images) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn in the state’s primary runoff Tuesday, adding to President Donald Trump’s hot streak of unseating those he considers insufficiently loyal and ending Cornyn’s multi-decade career in the Senate. The Associated Press declared Paxton the victor at 9 p.m. EDT, when he held a 25 point lead over Cornyn. Paxton had secured 62.5% of the vote to Cornyn’s 37.5%.
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