Ken Paxton wins Texas primary election: Results and key takeaways
Summary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, defeating Senator John Cornyn. Paxton received about 64% of the vote, while Cornyn got about 36%, marking the first time a Texas Republican senator lost a primary seeking re-election.Key Facts
- Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas with about 64% of the vote.
- John Cornyn, a four-term senator first elected in 2002, received about 36% and lost the primary.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton, calling him a “true MAGA warrior,” which helped Paxton’s win.
- Cornyn was seen as a traditional Republican but struggled to gain Trump supporters despite trying to align with Trump’s agenda.
- Cornyn is the first Texas Republican senator to lose a primary while seeking re-election, likely ending his Senate career.
- Paxton has faced legal controversies, including impeachment and corruption allegations, but was acquitted by the Texas Senate.
- Democrats view Paxton’s nomination as a chance to make the Texas Senate race more competitive in the November midterm elections.
- Democratic candidate James Talarico focuses on centrist voters, corruption, education, and economic concerns.
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