primary runoff election
Coverage of primary runoff election in the Nexus archive.
- Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump’s wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway
Sen. John Cornyn lost the Republican primary runoff in Texas despite efforts to align with Donald Trump, including supporting Trump-aligned policies and campaign strategies. Trump endorsed rival Ken Paxton, calling Cornyn 'VERY disloyal,' reflecting broader GOP dynamics where Trump-backed candidates ousted dissenting incumbents.
- Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off
Ken Paxton, backed by Donald Trump, defeated Senator John Cornyn in a Texas primary runoff, securing a November election that could determine the outcome of the U.S. Senate race. The victory positions Paxton as the Republican candidate in the upcoming general election.
- Trump-backed Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff
Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General and Trump-backed Republican candidate, won the US Senate primary runoff election on May 26, 2026, securing the Republican nomination. The victory was celebrated by supporters at an event in Plano, Texas.
- Texas 2026 primary runoff election results for U.S. Senate, attorney general and more
The 2026 Texas primary runoff election results for U.S. Senate, attorney general, and other key positions have been reported, shaping the state's political landscape ahead of the general election.