Ken Paxton to face James Talarico in Texas Senate race
Summary
Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, will run against Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race. Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn, a four-term incumbent, after Cornyn did not receive an endorsement from President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- Ken Paxton is the current Attorney General of Texas.
- Paxton beat John Cornyn, who had served four terms as U.S. Senator.
- John Cornyn is a Republican incumbent.
- Cornyn lost partly because he did not get President Trump's endorsement.
- James Talarico is the Democratic candidate running against Paxton.
- This race is for the U.S. Senate seat representing Texas.
- Paxton is now the Republican nominee for this Senate seat.
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