Ken_Paxton defeats John_Cornyn in Texas

Ken Paxton>>> won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in United States — Texas>>>, defeating four-term Senator John Cornyn>>> in a runoff election. This victory marks John Cornyn>>> as the first Republican senator from United States — Texas>>> to lose a party nomination for reelection. The outcome was significantly influenced by Donald Trump>>>'s late endorsement of Ken Paxton>>>. The primary was long, bitter, and costly, with John Cornyn>>>'s campaign and allied groups spending approximately $109 million on advertising, largely attacking Ken Paxton>>> over ethical and personal questions. Ken Paxton>>> was acquitted on corruption charges in a 2023 impeachment trial. Donald Trump>>>'s endorsement was part of his broader effort to oust Republican officeholders he views as insufficiently loyal. Ken Paxton>>> will now face Democratic state Representative James Talarico>>> in the November general election, an election where Democrats see a rare opportunity to win a statewide office in United States — Texas>>> and potentially impact the balance of power in the United States>>>.