Senate runoff election
Coverage of Senate runoff election in the Nexus archive.
- Paxton says Trump is GOP's "most powerful force" after winning Texas runoff against Cornyn
Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is projected to win the Texas Senate runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, according to CBS News. The victory highlights Trump's influence in the Republican Party.
- Paxton trounces Cornyn: 5 takeaways from Texas’s primary runoffs
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn in the GOP Senate runoff, securing about 64% of the vote. Cornyn became a casualty of President Trump’s influence in the primary, marking a significant shift in Texas politics.
- Early voting tally shows large turnout in Texas GOP Senate runoff, drop from March primary rate
Early voting in the Texas GOP Senate runoff election showed a record high turnout compared to this decade's runoff data, though it marked a decline from the March primary's rate.
- ‘Put us down for Ken Paxton’: Trump endorsement energizes Texas voters ahead of runoff
Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton energized Texas GOP voters in the Senate runoff against John Cornyn, highlighting tensions between MAGA-aligned candidates and establishment Republicans. Suburban voters emphasized Trump's influence, while some expressed concerns over Paxton's legal controversies.
- Cornyn won’t commit to backing Paxton if Trump-endorsed AG wins primary
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) refused to commit to supporting Trump-endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the upcoming Texas Republican Senate runoff election against Democrat James Talarico. Cornyn's hesitation highlights potential tensions between Trump's influence and Senate candidates' autonomy.
- Trump Endorsement Shakes John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff Against Ken Paxton
Senator John Cornyn faces a Senate runoff in Texas against Ken Paxton, with Donald Trump's endorsement potentially impacting the race. Cornyn campaigned in San Antonio ahead of the election.