Ken Paxton, John Cornyn Head to Runoff in Texas GOP Senate Primary
Summary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Senator John Cornyn did not get enough votes to win the Texas Republican Senate primary directly. They will face each other in a runoff election in May to decide who will be the Republican nominee. Both spent a lot on their campaigns, making this one of the most expensive primaries in Texas.Key Facts
- Ken Paxton and John Cornyn are going to a runoff because neither got over 50% of the votes.
- The winner of the runoff will likely have a strong chance in the November election, as Texas usually elects Republicans.
- This primary has been costly, with candidates and their supporters spending a lot on ads.
- Public polls showed Paxton slightly ahead of Cornyn before the primary vote.
- Paxton’s support grew due to his role as attorney general and backing from President Trump.
- Cornyn relied on his experience and support from major Republican groups who spent over $50 million on his behalf.
- Prediction markets favored Paxton to win the primary.
- The May runoff will determine the Republican Senate nominee for Texas.
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