Multiple political races are underway, including the Attorney General primary runoff and the U.S. Senate runoff election.
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Updated May 27
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Multiple political races are underway, including the Attorney General primary runoff and the U.S. Senate runoff election.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- John Fleming, Gary Crockett, and Julia Letlow are seeking election to the U.S. Senate.Sub-event
- Political activities in Texas include Republican runoff endorsements, primary losses, and candidate challenges.Sub-event
- A primary election contest between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn began in Fort Bend County, Texas, on May 27, 2026, with calls made for polling hour extensions.Sub-event
The new event covers two separate ongoing races: the AG primary runoff and the U.S. Senate runoff.1 source
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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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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Chip Roy
American politician (born 1972)
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- Ken Paxton faces allegations of bribery and ethical lapses amid the Texas Senate runoff involving James Talarico and John Cornyn.
- James Talarico contests the Republican challenger in the Senate race.