Ken Paxton Wins Texas Republican Primary Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff election. Paxton secured approximately 64% of the vote.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 27, 2026 —
Ken Paxton Wins Texas Republican Primary Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won the Republican primary runoff election, defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The victory positions Paxton to advance in the political landscape following the primary contest.
Official results indicate that Paxton secured approximately 64% of the vote in the runoff election. The outcome of this primary race will determine one of the key Republican candidates in the upcoming general election.
Story summarized from the original created by Julia Mueller,Caroline Vakil on thehill.com, see more information here.
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