Texas Senate runoff tests Trump's influence

ABC NewsUpdated May 27, 2026, 9:53 AM

Trump endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Senate race.

Trump endorsed Paxton last week over Cornyn, who was first elected in 2002.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will defeat incumbent John Cornyn for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Texas, The Associated Press projects. He will face Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in November's general election.

President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton in the race last week.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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Texas Senate runoff tests Trump's influenceABC News · May 27, 2026, 12:09 AM
Trump-backed Paxton will beat incumbent Cornyn in TX GOP Senate runoff, AP projectsABC News · May 27, 2026, 1:04 AM
Texas GOP Senate runoff: Trump-backed Paxton projected to beat CornynABC News · May 27, 2026, 9:53 AM

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