Paxton wins Texas Senate primary over incumbent Senator Cornyn
May 27, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins Republican Senate primary runoff
Ken Paxton, the current Texas Attorney General, has emerged victorious in the Republican Senate primary runoff, defeating four-term incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The outcome was announced after a closely contested election.
Paxton received significant support from President Donald Trump, who endorsed him in the campaign. This endorsement is seen as a key factor in Paxton’s victory.
The results of the election are a reflection of the Republican Party’s primary process. As part of this process, candidates compete for party nominations to represent their party in general elections.
Paxton will now move forward to represent the Republican Party in the general election against Senator Cornyn, who is seeking re-election. The outcome of this election will determine which candidate will hold the Senate seat representing Texas.
The primary runoff was held on [date] and saw a high level of voter participation. The results were as follows: Ken Paxton received [number] of votes, while John Cornyn received [number] of votes.
Paxton’s victory is seen as a significant development in the Republican Party’s nomination process. As the election results are finalized, it will be clear which candidate will represent the party in the general election.
Source: Al Jazeera