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Paxton defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate runoff

Ken Paxton won the Republican runoff election for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, defeating incumbent John Cornyn.

Dana Keller

September 7, 20261 min read

Texas Senate Runoff - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Texas following the runoff election held on May 26, 2026. He defeated incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn in the contest.

Following the conclusion of the vote, Paxton addressed a gathering of supporters in Plano, Texas. The event served as a venue for the newly elected candidate to speak to those present after the official results were determined.

The runoff election determined the party's nominee for the upcoming general election cycle. Paxton's victory over Cornyn marks a change in the party's leadership for this federal position.

No further details regarding the specific vote margins, campaign strategies, or future legislative priorities were provided in the source material. The report focuses solely on the outcome of the runoff and the subsequent public appearance in Plano.

Source: The Lufkin Daily News.

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https://lufkindailynews.com/news_reuters/national/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-speaks-to-supporters-after-winning-the-republican-runoff-election-for/image_d753a943-4ec0-5e50-9388-ab239253a956.html

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Dana Keller

Dana Keller covers Plano city hall, the council, and county government.

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