- A primary runoff election race for Attorney General is underway, featuring candidates including Ken Paxton, Mayes Middleton, Chip Roy, and Nathan Johnson.
- The races for the Attorney General and U.S. Senator nominations are underway, with Bauman projected as a nominee.
Ken Paxton contested the nomination for U.S. Senator and Attorney General on May 27, 2026.
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Updated Jun 21
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What happened
Ken Paxton contested the nomination for U.S. Senator and Attorney General on May 27, 2026.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Paxton and Cornyn are running for the U.S. Senate nomination.1 source
Paxton contested nominations for U.S. Senator and Attorney General.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015
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John Cornyn
American politician and attorney (born 1952)
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Chip Roy
American politician (born 1972)
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- The Republican primary season concluded with the decisive defeat of John Cornyn, leading to Ken Paxton's nomination and the subsequent general election against James Talarico.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Gerber Products Company for deceptive practices.
- Ken Paxton defeated John Cornyn in the primary runoff, while both leaders face felony conviction issues.