Trump-backed Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate primary

Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, won the Republican primary runoff for a U.S. Senate seat, defeating longtime incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The race was closely tied to President Donald Trump, who endorsed Paxton and campaigned against Cornyn, a more establishment figure in the party.

Paxton's victory marks a major win for the MAGA wing of the Republican Party. He will now face Democrat James Talarico in the November general election. The race was also notable for its bitter tone, with Paxton's campaign focusing on his loyalty to Trump and attacking Cornyn as insufficiently conservative.