Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn In Primary Runoff Rout

In a decisive victory that underscores the enduring influence of the MAGA wing within the Republican Party, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated four-term U.S. Senator John Cornyn in the state’s GOP Senate primary runoff on May 26, 2026. With the vast majority of votes counted, Paxton secured approximately 63-64% of the vote to Cornyn’s […]