Ken Paxton and John Cornyn are facing a primary fight in Texas, with campaign spending and Citizens United issues dominating the media landscape.
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Ken Paxton and John Cornyn are facing a primary fight in Texas, with campaign spending and Citizens United issues dominating the media landscape.
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The entities involved
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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015
- James Talarico is appealing to disillusioned Republicans as his political career becomes entangled with the Trump machine and Ken Paxton's campaign.
- While running for Senate in Texas, James Talarico is campaigning in Houston, facing political attacks from Ken Paxton and primary opponent Jasmine Crockett.
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John Cornyn
American politician and attorney (born 1952)
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Texas
state of the United States of America
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Citizens United
conservative 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization
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- Ken Paxton's personal life was covered by the Daily Mail as he defeated John Cornyn in the primary, receiving a last-minute endorsement from Donald Trump.
- Ken Paxton faces allegations of bribery and ethical lapses amid the Texas Senate runoff involving James Talarico and John Cornyn.
- A defeat in a previous election cycle has created an open seat in the Texas Senate, leading to races for governor.
- Jon Ossoff, John Thune, and John Cornyn are involved in a competitive political environment regarding a contested general election in Texas.
- Amid a succession race for the Secretary of State office, legal challenges are mounting regarding open primary rules, involving Greg Abbott, Jane Nelson, and Ken Paxton.