Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is consolidating Republican support after defeating four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in a decisive Republican Senate primary, setting up a high-profile general election battle in Texas.Paxton defeated Cornyn with more than 60% of the vote, delivering a major upset against the Senate GOP’s long-serving member. The victory came after President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton last week, boosting the attorney general after the two candidates spent weeks running neck and neck in polling.Republicans quickly rallied behind Paxton following the race call, framing the result as a sign of party unity heading into November.
“A steadfast conservative fighter for Texas, he has led the charge on securing the border, defending our constitutional freedoms, and advancing the conservative principles that have made Texas the strongest and most prosperous state in the nation,” Republican Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows posted on X.
“With so much at stake for our state and our country, Republicans are united and ready for the fight ahead,” Burrows added. “Looking forward to supporting Ken Paxton as we work to protect the values and freedoms that make Texas exceptional.”
