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Ken Paxton to face James Talarico in Texas Senate race
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated four-term Senator John Cornyn to become the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, becoming the third Republican incumbent to lose a primary this month after failing to secure President Donald Trump's endorsement. Paxton will face Democratic opponent James Talarico in the general election.
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