Paxton Tops Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stunned political watchers by winning the GOP Senate nomination over four-term incumbent John Cornyn, a move fueled by Donald Trump’s powerful endorsement labeling Paxton a “true MAGA warrior.” This marks the first time a Texas Republican senator has lost his party’s nomination, signaling a major realignment. Trump’s influence extended beyond Texas, backing challengers nationwide against GOP incumbents seen as insufficiently loyal. Cornyn, who spent nearly $109 million on ads and conceded defeat, blamed his loss on falling short of the party’s current direction — a direction now led by Paxton, despite his own impeachment acquittal and extramarital affair allegations. The general election will pit Paxton against Democrat James Talarico, with Democrats already eyeing him as a top target. The runoff also set the stage for a fiercely contested House battle in Democratic-leaning districts. 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/c5117a3c567be677