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  1. Texas political races tighten ahead of midterm elections
  2. 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.
  3. Paxton and Cornyn contested the Texas Senate runoff election, with Trump endorsing Paxton.
  4. 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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What happened

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Trump defeated John Cornyn in the Republican runoff election.

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Donald TrumpJohn CornynKen PaxtonJames Talarico

How it developed

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  1. Trump supports Paxton and warns Talarico during GOP campaigning in Texas.1 source
  2. Trump and de la Cruz held rallies in Texas.1 source
  3. Defeat of John Cornyn in the Republican runoff election for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas.1 source
  4. Trump's endorsement of Paxton and resulting GOP panic adds a new dynamic to the Texas Senate race.1 source
  5. Trump's priorities and agenda are cited as the cause of a primary defeat.1 source
  6. Trump's influence helped Ken Paxton win the GOP primary in Texas, setting up a general election against James Talarico.1 source
  7. Paxton received a presidential endorsement and contested the GOP primary runoff.1 source
  8. Paxton won the GOP primary, and Talarico is benefiting from Paxton's ethical issues.1 source
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  1. Trump's base support drives GOP nomination following primary win.1 source
  2. Trump secured a victory over Cornyn in the Republican runoff.1 source
  3. Trump's late endorsement shifted the primary outcome.1 source
  4. Paxton faces Talarico in the general election; Republicans supported Paxton over Cornyn.1 source
  5. Primary results confirmed: Paxton beat Cornyn; Talarico lost to Crockett.1 source
  6. Trump endorsed Paxton's run and heavily criticized Talarico's political views.1 source
  7. Paxton's campaign details include AP reports on financial issues and the committee deleting critiques of his conduct.1 source
  8. Paxton is expected to run against Talarico, and both faced general election losses after primary wins.1 source
  9. Trump backed Paxton in the primary; Cornyn is neck-and-neck with Tallarico, but Paxton is leading.1 source
  10. Trump's endorsement propelled Ken Paxton into an insurmountable lead in the primary contest.1 source
  11. Trump's endorsement and primary challenges led to Paxton's nomination and Cornyn's runoff.1 source
  12. Trump endorsed Paxton for the primary run-off, solidifying Paxton's lead over Talarico.1 source
  13. Trump officially endorsed Paxton after the primary, solidifying the general election matchup against Talarico.1 source
  14. Trump's endorsement supercharged chances in the Senate runoff, leading to the incumbent's defeat.1 source
  15. Trump targeted Cornyn for political elimination during the primary, relying on allies who disregard norms.1 source

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