Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for the Senate in a runoff election held on May 26, 2026, defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico in the upcoming general election.
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Ken Paxton Wins Republican Nomination for Senate in Texas Runoff
Ken Paxton secured the Republican nomination for the Senate in Texas after defeating Senator John Cornyn in a runoff election. He is set to compete against Democrat James Talarico in the general election.
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