
Originally published byThe Guardian
Race had wide implications for Trumpโs strength heading into midterms, where Paxton will face Democratic candidate James Talarico
Ken Paxton, the Donald Trump-backed Texas attorney general, triumphed over incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff for senator. His victory signals that even a scandal-plagued candidate can win over the deep red state with the support of the president.
โAfter a public service career lasting more than four decades and 18 consecutive campaign wins, tonight weโve come up short in this primary runoff,โ Cornyn said shortly after the race was called. โIโve always supported the GOP ticket. I intend to do so again this general election.โ
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