Swallowing Concerns, G.O.P. Senators Rally Behind Paxton NYT | Top Stories By: Annie Karni 29 May 2026 at 05:09 After attacking the Texas attorney general, who won the G.O.P. nomination, Senate Republicans are pivoting sharply to support him in what is now a competitive race. © Desiree Rios for The New York TimesKen Paxton, the Texas attorney general, beat Senator John Cornyn by close to 30 points on Tuesday night, transforming Texas into a battleground state.