EXPLAINED: 10 - The Real Truth

Cornyn Loses Texas' GOP Primary For U.S. Senate Against Paxton In Another Show Of Trump's Continued Dominance Over The Party

John Cornyn lost the Republican primary for his Texas Senate seat against the state's attorney general, Ken Paxton.

International Business Times · May 27

First Thing: Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in Texas primary

Paxton’s win, despite scandals, signals president’s enduring grip over state. Plus, one sex educator on why she doesn’t define sex at all

The Guardian - UK · May 27

Trump will regret endorsing Ken Paxton

Democrat James Talarico may win — and the president weakened his hold over the GOP

Salon · May 27

Trump-endorsed Paxton topples Cornyn in Texas

Ken Paxton secured the Republican Senate nomination in Texas, defeating incumbent John Cornyn with President Trump's endorsement. Paxton's victory sets up a high-profile general election against Democrat James Talarico, potentially impacting Senate control. The race highlights Trump's influence, prioritizing loyalty over electability within the GOP.

The Economic Times · May 27

“The last of the gentlemen Republicans”: John Cornyn’s four-decade political career ends with a MAGA uprising

A former state Supreme Court justice, Texas attorney general and a four-term U.S. senator, Cornyn had held on in the Republican Party as it transformed from the party of Bush, to the Tea Party movement and eventually the dominion of Trump.

The Texas Tribune · May 27

Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in heated Texas primary after scandal-plagued campaign

Race had wide implications for Trump’s strength heading into midterms, where Paxton will face Democratic candidate James Talarico

The Guardian - US · May 27

Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn for U.S. Senate GOP nomination

The attorney general’s victory is a crushing blow to the Texas GOP's old guard, which has faltered in recent years against the Paxton-led insurgent wing.

The Texas Tribune · May 27

Paxton defeat of Cornyn highlights Texas runoff night

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a combative, scandal-dogged disruptor who had the backing of President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement, delivered a thrashing to four-term Sen. John Cornyn in Tuesday’s Republican Senate primary runoff in the Lone Star State. Cornyn, an even-keeled establishment Republican who took pride in his…

Roll Call · May 26

Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urges Texans to vote but fails to endorse him

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The Independent UK · May 26

Trump-endorsed Texas Senate candidate’s ex, involved in ‘biblical grounds’ divorce, delivers epic primary runoff snub

Candidate’s estranged fellow-politico wife, who said she was divorcing on ‘biblical grounds,’ exacts a measure of revenge in a pre-runoff social media post where she exhorted her constituents to get out and vote for seemingly everyone but her ex

The Independent UK · May 26