Al Jazeera English • May 27, 2026 08:31

Trump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primary

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Trump-backed Paxton beat Cornyn, making him the first Texas Republican senator to lose renomination.

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The result sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November with Paxton's Democratic opponent.

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A Republican primary runoff in one of America's most conservative Texas districts saw a GOP strategist face a populist, MAGA-style challenger.