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Trump-backed Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff
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Trump-backed Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff

Le Monde (English) · May 27, 2026, 2:02 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Ken Paxton, Texas's attorney general, has survived years of legal, ethical and personal scandal, including a 2023 impeachment by the Republican-led Texas House, along with allegations of bribery and misconduct.

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