Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, has won the GOP primary runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn, according to the Associated Press. The race, held on May 26, 2026, saw Paxton secure a decisive victory with strong backing from former President Donald Trump.
Campaign Highlights
Paxton celebrated his win at a campaign event in McKinney, Texas, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. His campaign focused on conservative values and loyalty to Trump, appealing to the party's base. Cornyn, a seasoned politician, struggled to counter the wave of support for Paxton.
Implications for Texas Politics
The outcome marks a significant shift in Texas's Republican dynamics, with Paxton now poised to face the Democratic nominee in the general election. Analysts predict a contentious race ahead, as Paxton's legal controversies may become a focal point.
Meanwhile, other news stories from the same period include a shelter-in-place order in Saint-Hubert due to a fire, Quebec opposition parties accusing the premier of vote-buying with sales tax measures, and a new Costco location approved in Edmonton. In international news, a crash between a train and a school bus in Belgium left four dead and five injured, and Clarence B. Jones, who helped Martin Luther King Jr. write the 'I Have A Dream' speech, died at 95.
