Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, decisively defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in a Republican primary runoff election held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. This outcome significantly reshapes the race for the U.S. Senate seat representing Texas and could influence the balance of power in Washington D.C. come November. Primary…
Trump’s enduring influence reshapes the Texas GOP, as Cornyn’s defeat signals a broader party shift and future questions.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Republican Senate primary runoff election, defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The victory, projected by NBC News on Tuesday night, sets Paxton on a path to potentially represent Texas in the U.S. Senate following a contentious intra-party battle. Primary Contest Background The…
