Paxton hails Trump’s endorsement as ‘most powerful force in politics’ after Texas runoff win – US politics live
Summary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate after receiving President Trump’s endorsement. Meanwhile, Democrat Christian Menefee defeated longtime Congressman Al Green in a Texas primary runoff affected by new district maps drawn by Republicans.Key Facts
- Ken Paxton won the Republican Senate nomination in Texas, defeating Senator John Cornyn.
- President Trump endorsed Paxton, calling him a strong supporter of the "MAGA" movement.
- John Cornyn lost the nomination for the first time in his nearly 20 years as a senator.
- Christian Menefee, a new Democratic representative, beat veteran Al Green in a runoff for Texas’s 18th congressional district.
- Republican-led redistricting in Texas changed district boundaries, affecting both Green and Menefee.
- Al Green is known for opposing President Trump and was the first congressman to call for Trump’s impeachment in 2017.
- Paxton’s win is seen as a sign of President Trump’s continued influence among Republican voters before the midterm elections.
- Democrat James Talarico will face Paxton in the general Senate election, with a chance to break decades of Republican control in statewide Texas offices.
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