Ken Paxton's Surprise Victory Shakes Texas Political Landscape
Published on: May 28, 2026, 4:58 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton triumphed over Senator John Cornyn in the Republican runoff for the U.S. Senate, marking a significant win for President Trump. Paxton faces a formidable fundraising challenge from Democratic opponent James Talarico. This victory potentially jeopardizes the Republican Senate majority and intensifies the Texas Senate race.
