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Takeaways from Ken Paxton's Texas runoff win over John Cornyn

Takeaways from Ken Paxton's Texas runoff win over John Cornyn

Summary

Ken Paxton won the Texas runoff election against Senator John Cornyn. Paxton received a late endorsement from President Donald Trump and defeated the four-term incumbent Cornyn.

Key Facts

  • The runoff election took place in Texas.
  • Ken Paxton, the state Attorney General, ran against Senator John Cornyn.
  • John Cornyn has served four terms as a U.S. Senator.
  • Ken Paxton received an endorsement from President Donald Trump shortly before the election.
  • John Cornyn conceded the race after the results were clear.
  • This election result replaced a Republican incumbent with a Trump-backed candidate.
  • CBS News correspondent Ed O'Keefe reported on the event from Texas.
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