Paxton Surprises in Texas Senate Race

Ken Paxton just crushed John Cornyn in the Texas GOP Senate primary, thanks to a powerful Trump endorsement and a wave of MAGA voters hungry for change. Cornyn, the veteran senator and Senate GOP favorite, lost his party’s nomination for the first time in decades — a stunning reversal fueled by Trump’s fury over Cornyn’s past criticisms. Paxton, despite his own legal baggage, rode the Trump wave to victory, setting up a brutal November showdown with Democrats who see him as a dangerous wildcard. Meanwhile, Democrats are locking in House races across Texas, priming for a potentially fiery general election season. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b45f83d5b7350dca