Ken Paxton defeated John Cornyn in the primary runoff, while both leaders face felony conviction issues.
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Updated Sep 14
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What happened
Ken Paxton defeated John Cornyn in the primary runoff, while both leaders face felony conviction issues.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- After being defeated by Ken Paxton in the primary, John Cornyn is now attempting to leverage Todd Blanche's nomination for political advantage.Sub-event
Cornyn is resisting filibuster changes and criticizing the viability of the SAVE America Act.1 source
The runoff result was confirmed, and questions arose regarding the Anti-Weaponization Fund.1 source
Ken Paxton won the U.S. Senate runoff election against John Cornyn.1 source
Texas political figures face legal issues following a primary runoff victory.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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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)
- Political drama unfolds in the Texas GOP primary, featuring events like John Cornyn's defeat, Trump's endorsement of a primary opponent, and critical commentary on candidates like Susan Collins.
- Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department, leading to discussions about confirmation chances and potential criminal contempt charges.
Related events
- Ken Paxton faces allegations of bribery and ethical lapses amid the Texas Senate runoff involving James Talarico and John Cornyn.
- Trump defeated John Cornyn in the Republican runoff election.
- 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 faced off against James Talarico in a primary election, with the candidates debating issues like plea deals on the air. Paxton also received an endorsement from Donald Trump.
- John Thune and John Barrasso endorsed Ken Paxton, who ultimately defeated James Talarico in the GOP runoff election.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- twitchy.com
- iheart.com
- townhall.comJohn Cornyn: We Can't Pass the SAVE America Act Because I Want My Break
- dailycaller.com
- bearingarms.com
- houstonpublicmedia.org
- hppr.org