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Cornyn’s Defeat in Texas Runoff Underscores Trump's Grip on the G.O.P.

Senator John Cornyn lost to his MAGA-aligned challenger, Ken Paxton, by 28 percentage points. It was a historically poor showing.

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The breadth of Mr. Cornyn’s loss showed the enduring unpopularity of Republican elected officials in Washington among the most ardent Republican voters.

Endorsed by Trump, Paxton Crushes Cornyn: Takeaways From the Texas Runoff Elections

27 May 2026 at 18:27
President Trump’s record of ousting those he sees as disloyal continued apace with Senator John Cornyn’s defeat. Whether his relationship with Senate Republicans can be repaired is another question.

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Ken Paxton, the Republican attorney general of Texas, defeated Senator John Cornyn in a runoff Tuesday.

Christian Menefee Defeats Al Green in Texas Democratic House Runoff

27 May 2026 at 08:38
The showdown, manufactured by a Republican gerrymander, created one of many generational clashes consuming Democrats this cycle.

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Representative Christian Menefee became the first Democrat to defeat an incumbent this year, felling 11-term Representative Al Green.
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