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Trump-backed Paxton routs Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

In a significant political development, Ken Paxton secured a decisive victory in the Texas Republican Senate primary, defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn by a wide margin. This outcome further solidifies Donald Trump's influence within the Republican party, as Trump had endorsed Paxton. However, the win may present challenges for the GOP's efforts to maintain its Senate majority due to concerns about Paxton's electability and fundraising capabilities. AI

RANK_REASON A significant political primary victory with implications for party control and candidate viability. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Trump-backed Paxton routs Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Isenstadt ·

    Texas takeaways: The night Trump tossed Cornyn

    <p>Republican Ken Paxton's 28-point <a href="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/05/27/texas-senate-gop-cornyn-paxton" target="_blank">primary rout</a> of longtime Texas Sen. John Cornyn <strong>—</strong> the widest primary defeat for a sitting U.S. senator in nearly 50 year…