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Paxton wins GOP Senate primary, setting Texas matchup
Filed: May 28, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: Ken Paxton won the GOP Senate nomination, defeating John Cornyn and setting up a fall race vs. James Talarico.
WHO: Ken Paxton
WHAT: Paxton won the GOP Senate primary nomination, defeating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 6:55 PM ET
WHERE: Texas
WHY: Paxton secured the GOP nomination by winning the Senate primary against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
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