Paxton bests Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate primary after Trump endorsement
President Donald Trump last week endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
TL;DR
- Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in a Texas Republican Senate runoff.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton, influencing the primary outcome.
- Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico in the general election.
- Democrats believe Paxton's legal troubles make him a beatable candidate.
- Trump's endorsement aligns with his strategy of backing loyalists and challenging party incumbents.
- Cornyn is a four-term incumbent and former Senate Republican Whip.
- Paxton has faced impeachment and securities fraud indictments.
- Rep. Al Green was defeated by Rep. Christian Menefee in another Texas race.