Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) expressed his support for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after Paxton's primary victory over incumbent Senator John Cornyn (R) on May 26, 2026. In a radio interview with Hugh Hewitt on May 27, Thune emphasized the importance of maintaining the Republican majority in the Senate and mentioned that Paxton's opponent in the general election will be Democrat James Talarico.
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Thune supports Paxton following Cornyn's primary defeat
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton following Paxton's primary win against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Thune highlighted the need for the Republican Party to maintain its Senate majority as Paxton prepares to face Democrat James Talarico in the upcoming general election.
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Thune urges Senate GOP to ‘pivot’ from Cornyn, help Paxton win in Texas
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