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Texas primary runoff pits incumbent Cornyn against Trump-pick Paxton
The Republican primary runoff election in Texas saw a 103% increase in early voting turnout compared to 2020, likely due to the battle between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received an endorsement from President Trump.
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What happenedPresident Donald Trump's endorsements loom large over Tuesday's runoff elections in Texas with longtime Sen. John Cornyn facing Trump-pick Ken Paxton.
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Left / center-leftEarly voting tally shows large turnout in Texas GOP Senate runoff, drop from March primary rate
The Hill Home · Center-left · News report
CenterTexas primary runoff pits incumbent Cornyn against Trump-pick Paxton
UPI · Center · Wire story
Right / center-right‘Put us down for Ken Paxton’: Trump endorsement energizes Texas voters ahead of runoff
Early voting tally shows large turnout in Texas GOP Senate runoff, drop from March primary rate
The Republican primary runoff election in Texas saw a 103% increase in early voting turnout compared to 2020, likely due to the battle between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ke...
The Latest: Paxton aims to defeat Cornyn in runoff for GOP Senate nomination
Candidate signs line the entrance to the Oak Lawn Branch Library polling location as voters cast ballots in local and primary runoff elections Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Ga...
Texas GOP voters vote in race that could shape future of the party -- and the Senate
Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging U. S. Sen. John Cornyn's reelection. The $100 million fight could have far-reaching implications for the GOP, and party contro...
President Trump Reminds Texas to Vote for Ken Paxton in Tomorrow Senate Republican Primary
Delivering a reminder from his Truth Social Account, President Trump reminds Texas voters of the disappointment that John Cornyn represents and the endorsement for Ken Paxton to replace him...
Score hidden until the match is cleanerNeeds review confidence10 sources · 3 bias bucketsNeeds review · outlier detectedFormats: News report, Wire story
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