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Trump-backed Paxton defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, with the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, has won a Republican primary run-off election. He defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn, a veteran politician backed by the Republican establishment. Paxton will now face Democrat James Talarico in a general election race that is anticipated to be highly competitive and costly, potentially influencing control of the US Senate. AI

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Trump-backed Paxton defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Trump-endorsed Paxton wins Texas primary run-off, ousting veteran senator

    Texas Attorney General Ken ⁠Paxton ousted four-term US Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday, riding President Donald ⁠Trump’s endorsement to a run-off victory for the Republican Senate nomination, US media projected. The race was called shortly after polls closed in Texas’ westernmost …

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