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Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn
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Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn

NPR News · May 27, 2026, 1:03 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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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.

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