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BREAKING: Paxton defeats Cornyn in Texas GOP primary runoff
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May 27, 2026
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1:23Now PlayingTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff, marking a major victory for President Donald Trump and ending one of the most consequential primary battles of the 2026 election cycle. Paxton will now face Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in the November general election in a seat national Democrats now have higher hopes of capturing. Jen Psaki reports.
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