Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenged Sen. John Cornyn's reelection and won President Trump's endorsement in the bitter primary fight that cost Republicans more than $100 million.
Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton speaks to supporters at a watch party on March 3 in Dallas. Paxton beat incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in a runoff for the nomination, setting up a tough fight in November against Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico.
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Ken Paxton Wins Texas Senate Runoff, Unseats Longtime GOP Sen. John Cornyn
Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff after last-minute Trump endorsement, ousting incumbent Cornyn
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The win means Trump — and Democrats — get their preferred candidate for a general election matchup with James Talarico.
President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
NBC News projects that Paxton, who received a late endorsement from Trump, will advance to the general election to face Democrat…
Republicans have feared that the scandal-plagued Paxton could cost them the seat, despite Democrats not winning a Texas Senate…
Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas race, setting up a November election that could decide control of US Senate.
Republican Ken Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico in a high-profile race that could help decide control of the US Senate…
