- Texas Senate and Governor races tighten ahead of midterms
- Ken Paxton prevailed over John Cornyn in the GOP primary, aided by Donald Trump's influence, and now faces James Talarico in the general election.
- Paxton and Cornyn contested the Texas Senate runoff election, with Trump endorsing Paxton.
- Paxton and Cornyn contested the Texas Senate runoff election, with Trump endorsing Paxton.
Trump defeated John Cornyn in the Republican runoff election.
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Trump defeated John Cornyn in the Republican runoff election.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump supports Paxton and warns Talarico during GOP campaigning in Texas.1 source
Trump and de la Cruz held rallies in Texas.1 source
Defeat of John Cornyn in the Republican runoff election for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas.1 source
Trump's endorsement of Paxton and resulting GOP panic adds a new dynamic to the Texas Senate race.1 source
Trump's priorities and agenda are cited as the cause of a primary defeat.1 source
Trump's influence helped Ken Paxton win the GOP primary in Texas, setting up a general election against James Talarico.1 source
Paxton received a presidential endorsement and contested the GOP primary runoff.1 source
Paxton won the GOP primary, and Talarico is benefiting from Paxton's ethical issues.1 source
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Trump's base support drives GOP nomination following primary win.1 source
Trump secured a victory over Cornyn in the Republican runoff.1 source
Trump's late endorsement shifted the primary outcome.1 source
Paxton faces Talarico in the general election; Republicans supported Paxton over Cornyn.1 source
Primary results confirmed: Paxton beat Cornyn; Talarico lost to Crockett.1 source
Trump endorsed Paxton's run and heavily criticized Talarico's political views.1 source
Paxton's campaign details include AP reports on financial issues and the committee deleting critiques of his conduct.1 source
Paxton is expected to run against Talarico, and both faced general election losses after primary wins.1 source
Trump backed Paxton in the primary; Cornyn is neck-and-neck with Tallarico, but Paxton is leading.1 source
Trump's endorsement propelled Ken Paxton into an insurmountable lead in the primary contest.1 source
Trump's endorsement and primary challenges led to Paxton's nomination and Cornyn's runoff.1 source
Trump endorsed Paxton for the primary run-off, solidifying Paxton's lead over Talarico.1 source
Trump officially endorsed Paxton after the primary, solidifying the general election matchup against Talarico.1 source
Trump's endorsement supercharged chances in the Senate runoff, leading to the incumbent's defeat.1 source
Trump targeted Cornyn for political elimination during the primary, relying on allies who disregard norms.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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John Cornyn
American politician and attorney (born 1952)
- Ken Paxton defeated John Cornyn in a recent contest. Meanwhile, James Talarico is challenging Paxton in an upcoming election, alongside unrelated talks regarding a war settlement.
- Jon Ossoff and John Cornyn co-introduced the Mystic Alerts Act to improve emergency services infrastructure in Georgia and Central Texas.
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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015
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James Talarico
American politician (born 1989)
- Gina Hinojosa, a Democratic candidate, is running against Governor Greg Abbott in Texas, and she and James Talarico are fighting school voucher policies.
- Talarico is a candidate in the Texas Senate race. Paxton is also a candidate. Separately, Ted Cruz discussed data center issues on Pavlich Tonight.
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