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Ken Paxton
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate by defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn and is preparing to face Democrat James Talarico in the November general election. The campaign has included divisive rhetoric, with Paxton and his supporters emphasizing conservative values and rallying Republican unity to maintain Senate control amid heightened political scrutiny over Paxton's past legal and ethical challenges. In the midst of political contention, leaders are called to pursue integrity and respect in discourse, reflecting the dignity and mercy that foster true neighborly love and justice in society.
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May 27, 2026
Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff; Justice Department removes some Jan. 6 case materials from public websites
Key developments reported: 1) In the Texas Republican Senate runoff, Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated four-term incumbent Senator John Cornyn by nearly two to on...
May 28, 2026
Ken Paxton Wins Texas GOP Senate Runoff After Trump Endorsement; Will Face Democrat James Talarico in 2026 General Election
Opinion column reports that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate, defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The column states t...
May 27, 2026
Ken Paxton defeats Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP runoff; James Talarico is Democratic Senate nominee — November U.S. Senate race set
Texas' November ballot for the U.S. Senate was set after GOP primary runoffs where incumbent Sen. John Cornyn lost to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton by about 27 p...
May 27, 2026
Ken Paxton defeats Sen. John Cornyn by 28 points in Texas GOP primary; columnist attributes result to voter frustration with Senate leadership and the filibuster
Opinion column responding to the May 26, 2026 Republican primary in Texas in which Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn by approximately 2...
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