Trump-Backed Paxton Defeats Cornyn: What's Next in the Texas Senate Race?
The Wall Street Journal • 2026-05-27T12:40:56Z • 2:27:00 • intermediate • News
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The Texas Senate race just took a dramatic turn with Ken Paxton's victory over John Cornyn, and the implications are massive for both parties. What does this mean for the future of Texas politics?
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