Washington Post • May 26, 2026 09:00

A runoff in Texas primary will test Trump’s grip on GOP

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The president's candidate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has faced numerous scandals, while Sen. John Cornyn has failed to excite the base.

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Sun 18:27 - The Hill

Kalshi puts Paxton odds in Texas GOP primary at 95 percent

Tue 09:00 - Washington Post

A runoff in Texas primary will test Trump’s grip on GOP

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Kalshi puts Paxton odds in Texas GOP primary at 95 percent

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has a greater than 95 percent chance of defeating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Lone Star State’s Senate GOP runoff, according to …