Trump Endorsement Shakes John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff Against Ken Paxton
Senator John Cornyn of Texas faces a challenging re-election campaign after receiving an endorsement from former President Trump for his opponent, Ken Paxton. Cornyn has committed to continuing his fight despite the difficult political landscape. The situation highlights the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party in Texas.
- ▪Senator John Cornyn is running for re-election in Texas.
- ▪Former President Trump has endorsed Cornyn's opponent, Ken Paxton.
- ▪Cornyn has vowed to fight to the end despite the challenges he faces.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }Results in Key RacesLatest PollsPrimary CalendarChanges to MapsAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTA Last Stand for Senator John Cornyn in Trump’s Republican PartyA tough re-election race grew more daunting after President Trump backed Mr. Cornyn’s opponent, Ken Paxton. The Texas senator has vowed to fight to the end.Listen · 7:15 min Share full articleSenator John Cornyn of Texas, left, greeted voters at a campaign event in San Antonio ahead of his primary election runoff.Credit...Jordan Vonderhaar for The New York TimesBy J.
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