Paxton Tops Cornyn in Texas Senate Race

Ken Paxton’s shocking primary win over John Cornyn sets up a brutal November showdown with Democrat James Talarico, who’s already branding Paxton “the most corrupt politician in America.” The race, the most expensive Senate primary in U.S. history, was fueled by Cornyn’s $100M war chest and Trump’s late endorsement that energized Paxton’s base. Talarico’s campaign is betting on Paxton’s scandal history and framing the race as a choice between corrupt elites and working Texans. Meanwhile, other GOP nominees like Mayes Middleton and Alex Mealer — both Trump-backed — lock in for key races, ensuring Texas’s political future will be shaped by these high-stakes general elections. 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/2a9cbca0d370115b