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Paxton defeats Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff

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NBC NewsBMay 27, 1:00 AM

Ken Paxton defeats GOP Sen. John Cornyn in Texas primary runoff

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated Sen.

CBS NewsBMay 27, 1:46 AM

Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn

President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.

PoliticoAMay 27, 1:00 AM

Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff, defeating longtime incumbent Cornyn

The attorney general was boosted by President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the final days of the race.

CBS NewsBMay 27, 1:16 AM

Ken Paxton beats John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate primary runoff, CBS News projects | Special Report

Trump-backed Ken Paxton has defeated Sen. John Cornyn in Texas' GOP Senate primary runoff, CBS News projects. Jessi Mitchell anchored CBS News' special report.

Talking Points MemoBMay 27, 1:10 AM

Armed With Trump’s Last Minute Endorsement, Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas GOP Runoff Primary

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) on Tuesday in a Republican runoff election for the...

NPRAMay 27, 1:03 AM

Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn

Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenged Sen. John Cornyn's reelection and won President Trump's endorsement in the bitter primary fight that cost Republicans more than $100 million.

The GuardianAMay 27, 1:39 AM

Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in heated Texas primary after scandal-plagued campaign

Race had wide implications for Trump’s strength heading into midterms, where Paxton will face Democratic candidate James Talarico Ken Paxton, the Donald Trump-backed Texas attorney general, triumphed

PoliticoAMay 27, 3:18 AM

The Texas GOP finally turned on Cornyn

The senator was a towering figure in Texas and national politics. His loss signals the end of an era for the Republican establishment.

PoliticoAMay 21, 8:49 PM

The latest Paxton-Cornyn ad dustup is an ominous sign for the Texas GOP

The fighting has gotten so ugly that some Republicans are fearful it will dampen turnout in the midterms.

Raw StoryCMay 27, 1:05 AM

John Cornyn loses primary election to scandal-plagued runoff challenger

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) has lost his primary to state Attorney General Ken Paxton, capping off a weekslong runoff that saw two giants of Texas politics square off against each other. The race was call

NBC NewsBMay 27, 1:13 AM

Ken Paxton wins Republican Senate primary in Texas

NBC News projects that Trump-backed candidate Ken Paxton has defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary runoff in Texas. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki breaks down the vote numbers and Ryan

Democracy DocketBMay 27, 2:00 AM

Texas runoff: Election denier Ken Paxton wins GOP nod for U.S. Senate - Democracy Docket

Texas runoff: Election denier Ken Paxton wins GOP nod for U.S. Senate  Democracy Docket

MSNBCCMay 27, 1:02 AM

Ken Paxton wins Texas GOP Senate primary, will face James Talarico in November

The Texas attorney general defeated Sen. John Cornyn, ending one of the most consequential primary battles of the 2026 election cycle. The post Ken Paxton wins Texas GOP Senate primary, will face Jame

New York TimesAMay 27, 1:37 AM

5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate Nominee in Texas

With the support of President Trump, Mr. Paxton unseated Senator John Cornyn in a high-profile Republican runoff.

New York TimesAMay 27, 1:46 AM

What Ken Paxton’s Win Means for James Talarico

The Texas senate race will come down to the Democratic candidate’s strengths — and the Republican’s weaknesses.

CBS NewsBMay 27, 3:37 AM

Middleton wins Texas GOP attorney general runoff over Rep. Roy

Middleton, currently a State Senator, emerged victorious after a contentious fight.

Democracy DocketBMay 27, 2:00 AM

Texas runoff: SAVE Act author Chip Roy loses AG primary to election denier Mayes Middleton - Democracy Docket

Texas runoff: SAVE Act author Chip Roy loses AG primary to election denier Mayes Middleton  Democracy Docket

PoliticoAMay 27, 1:58 AM

Rep. Chip Roy loses runoff for Texas attorney general to a MAGA challenger

State Sen. Mayes Middleton won after casting Roy as insufficiently loyal to the president.

CBS NewsBMay 27, 3:36 AM

Allred defeats Johnson in heated Texas 33 Democratic runoff race

Former Congressman Colin Allred defeated State Rep. Julie Johnson in Tuesday's runoff to become the Democratic nominee for Texas' 33rd Congressional District.

NBC NewsBMay 27, 2:56 AM

Rep. Julie Johnson unseated in Texas Democratic primary by predecessor Colin Allred

Former Rep. Colin Allred has unseated Rep. Julie Johnson.

ABC NewsBMay 27, 3:24 AM

Colin Allred wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd US House District

Colin Allred wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd US House District

New York TimesAMay 27, 3:08 AM

Colin Allred, Former Lawmaker, Wins Democratic Runoff for House Seat

Mr. Allred beat the incumbent, Representative Julie Johnson, and is now favored to win the general election in a heavily Democratic Dallas-based district.

PoliticoAMay 27, 3:05 AM

Former Rep. Colin Allred knocks off Rep. Julie Johnson in Texas House runoff

Allred will likely return to Washington after earning the Democratic nomination in the newly drawn deep-blue 33rd District.

CBS NewsBMay 27, 3:26 AM

Here's what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today

Sen. John Cornyn is projected to lose the GOP Senate primary runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trump's endorsement.

New York TimesAMay 27, 7:34 AM

Cornyn Crushed: 7 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Runoffs in Texas

President Trump’s record of ousting those he sees as disloyal continued apace with Senator John Cornyn’s defeat. Whether his relationship with Senate Republicans can be repaired is another question.

PoliticoAMay 27, 2:41 AM

Sex therapist accused of antisemitism loses Democratic runoff for Texas House seat

Johnny Garcia, a county sheriff's deputy backed by national Democrats, defeated Maureen Galindo, the controversial candidate, in the competitive 35th District.

NBC NewsBMay 27, 2:30 AM

Democrat Johnny Garcia wins Texas House primary after rival’s antisemitic comments

Democrat Johnny Garcia has won his party’s primary in Texas’ 35th Congressional District, NBC News projects, defeating a rival whom party leaders had condemned for antisemitic comments as Democrats lo

New York TimesAMay 27, 7:32 AM

Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn, Solidifying Trump’s Grip on Republican Party Voters

Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, overcame scandals and a significant fund-raising disadvantage to win. His victory sets up the general-election clash that Democrats had hoped for.

Raw StoryCMay 27, 2:00 AM

CNN election guru stunned as Trump's grip on the GOP revealed in Texas

CNN election guru John King was stunned on Tuesday after the Texas Senate primary race showed how much President Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party had grown. Scandal-plagued Republican Atto

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The HillBMay 27, 1:00 AM

Paxton defeats Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), with a last-minute endorsement from President Trump, is projected to beat incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the bitter Republican runoff for Senate in the

Associated PressAMay 27, 7:26 AM

With Trump’s Backing, Paxton Routs Cornyn in Texas Senate G.O.P. Runoff - The New York Times

With Trump’s Backing, Paxton Routs Cornyn in Texas Senate G.O.P. Runoff  The New York Times

Al JazeeraBMay 27, 3:15 AM

Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off

Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas race, setting up a November election that could decide control of US Senate.

The HillBMay 27, 4:27 AM

Paxton-backed French ousts incumbent in Texas Railroad Commission GOP runoff

Former Tarrant County GOP chair Bo French is projected to deliver an upset and defeat incumbent Jim Wright in the GOP primary for Texas Railroad Commissioner, according to Decision Desk HQ. French, a

The HillBMay 27, 12:25 AM

Trump-backed candidate wins GOP primary runoff for new Texas House seat

Former oil and gas executive Alex Mealer, who was backed by President Trump, is projected to defeat state Rep. Briscoe Cain and win the GOP primary for Texas’s newly drawn 9th Congressional District,

The HillBMay 27, 1:03 AM

Middleton wins GOP nod in Texas attorney general primary runoff

Texas state Sen. Mayes Middleton (R) is projected to defeat Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) in a primary runoff for the GOP nod to succeed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to Decision Desk HQ.

The HillBMay 27, 3:07 AM

Allred defeats Johnson in Texas Democratic House primary runoff

Former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) is projected to defeat Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Texas) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’s newly drawn 33rd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk

The HillBMay 26, 9:00 PM

Live results: Texas House primary runoffs

Voters in Texas are weighing in on a handful of House primary runoffs Tuesday. Former Rep. Colin Allred will face off against Rep. Julie Johnson in the 33rd Congressional District’s Democratic primary

The HillBMay 26, 9:00 PM

Live results: Texas attorney general primary runoffs

Retiring Rep. Chip Roy is competing against state Sen. Mayes Middleton in Tuesday’s GOP runoff to succeed state Attorney General Ken Paxton.   On the other side of the aisle, Democrats Joe Jaworski, t

The HillBMay 27, 12:00 AM

Live results: Polls close in Texas as Paxton, Cornyn duke it out

The polls are now closed in Texas, where Sen. John Cornyn (R) and state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) are duking it out for the GOP nod in the Lone Star State’s marquee Senate race.   The winner in

The HillBMay 27, 12:23 AM

Green loses Texas Democratic House primary runoff to Menefee

Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) is projected to defeat Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) in a Democratic primary runoff for the Houston-based 18th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Menefe

The HillBMay 27, 1:56 AM

Cornyn pledges to support Republican Senate ticket in Texas after losing runoff 

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Tuesday pledged to support the Republican ticket after losing his Senate primary runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R). “I’ve spent most of my time in the Senat

The HillBMay 27, 4:30 AM

Paxton trounces Cornyn: 5 takeaways from Texas’s primary runoffs

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) became the latest casualty of President Trump’s revenge tour on Tuesday after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) easily trounced the incumbent in the Senate GOP runoff. 

The HillBMay 27, 1:14 AM

Garcia beats Texas Democrat accused of antisemitism in House primary runoff

Democrat Johnny Garcia is projected to win his House primary runoff in Texas, defeating a candidate that came under fire for remarks seen as antisemitic, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Garcia, a publ

AxiosAMay 27, 1:24 AM

Texas GOP voters oust Cornyn in Paxton upset

Republican primary voters on Tuesday rejected U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, one of the Senate's most senior GOP members, in favor of Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Why it matters: Cornyn's l

ReutersAMay 21, 7:00 AM

Trump administration pivots to buying stakes in critical sectors - Reuters

Trump administration pivots to buying stakes in critical sectors  Reuters

The HillBMay 26, 2:08 PM

Texas prompts Democratic hopes; Trump’s GOP grip falters

Is President Trump’s grip on the party faltering? Tuesday’s Texas GOP primary race, particularly the contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton, will be a test. W

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RealClearPoliticsBMay 27, 2:23 AM

Paxton Defeats Sen. Cornyn in Texas Senate GOP Runoff

Daily SignalCMay 27, 1:08 AM

Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate Primary

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 in

BreitbartDMay 27, 1:29 AM

Trump-Backed Ken Paxton Defeats Incumbent John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff

Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively defeated John Cornyn, a roughly 23-year Senate incumbent, in Tuesday’s Republican U.S. Senate runoff, advancing to face Democrat James Talaric

The American ConservativeBMay 27, 3:00 AM

Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Primary

The state’s attorney general defeated the incumbent senator following the President’s endorsement last week. The post Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Primary appeared first on The American Conservativ

The Western JournalDMay 27, 1:53 AM

BREAKING: Ken Paxton Has Defeated John Cornyn in the TX GOP Senate Primary

The talk about the death of President Donald Trump’s influence in the GOP appears to have been greatly exaggerated. Despite pushback from within his own party, Trump’s endorsement in a […] The post BR

Washington ExaminerCMay 27, 1:02 AM

Paxton beats Cornyn in high-profile Texas Senate GOP runoff

Four-term Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) lost renomination to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in a GOP primary that became a referendum on loyalty to President Donald Trump. The Trump-backed Pax

TownhallDMay 27, 12:45 AM

LATEST: Ken Paxton Just Annihilated John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff Election

Fox NewsCMay 27, 1:00 AM

MAGA triumph: Trump ally Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in bitter Texas GOP primary war

Texas AG Ken Paxton, endorsed by Trump as a "MAGA Warrior," defeats Sen. John Cornyn in the heated Republican Senate primary runoff election.

The BlazeCMay 27, 1:17 AM

Trump-endorsed Paxton DEMOLISHES Cornyn in GOP Senate primary runoff

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's challenge to incumbent Sen. John Cornyn went unresolved in the heated Republican primary race on March 3, as neither candidate proved able to secure 50% of the tota

Daily WireCMay 26, 8:03 PM

Trump-Backed Paxton Blows Out Cornyn In Texas Senate Showdown

Texas voters on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to move on from longtime incumbent senator John Cornyn (R-TX), handing the longtime incumbent a devastating defeat and delivering a sharp rebuke to the Rep

Just the NewsCMay 26, 12:00 AM

Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in historic Texas Senate primary: AP

The president initially stated that he would endorse a candidate in the runoff and ask the other to drop out, though he held off on doing so after Paxton offered to drop out if Cornyn could secure pas

The FederalistCMay 27, 2:13 AM

Ken Paxton Unseats John Cornyn In Latest Blowout Defeat For Establishment GOP

The race was largely viewed as a referendum on establishment Republicans' reluctance to deliver wins like the Save America Act.

Hot AirCMay 27, 1:20 AM

Paxton Runs Away With the Texas Senate Primary Runoff (Update)

Washington TimesCMay 27, 1:01 AM

Trump-endorsed Paxton knocks out veteran senator Cornyn in heated Texas Senate runoff

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton easily defeated four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday in a vicious and expensive runoff election punctuated by a last-minute endorsement from President Trum

TwitchyDMay 27, 1:05 AM

ANOTHER RINO Bites the Dust --> Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn Proving Once Again MAGA Is Far From 'Dead'

RedStateDMay 27, 12:58 AM

The Texas Senate Runoff Just Delivered a Brutal Verdict for the GOP Establishment

PJ MediaDMay 27, 12:46 AM

Ken Paxton Wins Texas Senate GOP Runoff

Just the NewsCMay 26, 12:00 AM

Paxton win sends message to Thune: It’s Trump’s Senate now

To be sure, Paxton’s win of the Republican nomination doesn’t guarantee his entry into the Senate, and Democratic candidate James Talarico is expected to be a formidable opponent. But Cornyn’s departu

Daily CallerDMay 27, 3:03 AM

Mayes Middleton Defeats Chip Roy In Texas Attorney General Primary Runoff

'Onward'

Just the NewsCMay 26, 12:00 AM

Mayes Middleton defeats Chip Roy for Republican nomination for Texas Attorney General

Roy and Middleton advanced to a runoff election in March after neither candidate received the majority of votes. Middleton led Roy in March with 39% of the vote to Roy's 31%.

Washington ExaminerCMay 27, 2:03 AM

Chip Roy loses GOP nomination for Texas attorney general to succeed Ken Paxton

Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), one of Congress’s most high-profile conservatives, was defeated in the GOP runoff for Texas attorney general on Tuesday. Roy, who has served in the House since 2019, lost the nom

Daily SignalCMay 27, 2:27 AM

Middleton Wins Republican Nomination in Texas AG Runoff

Texas state Sen. Mayes Middleton has won the Republican runoff for Texas attorney general. The Associated Press called the race for Middleton at 9:57 p.m. EDT when he had a 55.8% to 44.2% lead over Re

Daily SignalCMay 26, 3:50 PM

Roy, Middleton Square Off for Texas AG Nomination

Republican voters in Texas will decide in a runoff election whether their nominee for attorney general in November will be Rep. Chip Roy or state Sen. Mayes Middleton. Roy, author of the SAVE America

Fox NewsCMay 27, 2:00 AM

Texas MAGA battle ends with Middleton victory as Chip Roy falls short in AG Race

State Sen. Mayes Middleton defeats Rep. Chip Roy in Texas Republican attorney general runoff after a bitter and expensive race centered on MAGA loyalty.

RedStateDMay 26, 11:30 PM

LIVE: Election Results - Texas Runoff Races

PJ MediaDMay 26, 11:30 PM

Texas Primary Live Results: Cornyn vs. Paxton and More

TwitchyDMay 26, 11:30 PM

LIVE RESULTS: Stay With Twitchy for the Latest Texas Primary 2026 Results

TownhallDMay 26, 11:45 PM

LIVE RESULTS: Texas Run-Off Election Updates

Hot AirCMay 26, 11:20 PM

LIVE TX RESULTS: Paxton-Cornyn Showdown; Will Dems Choose Concentration-Camp Galindo? UPDATE: Paxton Wins

The Gateway PunditDMay 27, 12:40 AM

BREAKING: Texas Democrat Al Green Loses Primary Runoff – Gets Booted From His Seat After More Than Two Decades in Congress

Democrat Rep. The post BREAKING: Texas Democrat Al Green Loses Primary Runoff – Gets Booted From His Seat After More Than Two Decades in Congress appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Washington ExaminerCMay 27, 3:03 AM

Johnny Garcia wins Texas Democratic runoff election for 35th District

Johnny Garcia won the Democratic primary runoff for Texas‘s 35th Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating opponent Maureen Galindo in a closely watched race shaped by controversy surrounding Galin

Daily CallerDMay 27, 1:05 AM

Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn In Runoff Landslide After Securing Trump’s Endorsement

Paxton received Trump's last-minute endorsement

RealClearPoliticsBMay 27, 2:33 AM

High Stakes Runoff in Texas

Tuesday, May 26th on RealClearPolitics - Joined by RCP Contributor Richard Porter and John Teichart, Retired USAF Brigadier General: 00:00 High Stakes Runoff...

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