Donald Trump moves quickly to unite Republicans behind the Texas attorney general as Democrats eye rare opening
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Paxton victory gives Democrats new hope in Texas Senate race ⊕
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Trump scores a trophy in Texas as he hunts down Republican rivals ⊕
The primary defeat of long-time Senator John Cornyn confirms Trump still has a grip on the party, but comes with huge political risks – and Democrats are excited.
41 days ago
Trump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primary ○
Trump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primary
Ken Paxton wins Texas primary election: Results and key takeaways ○
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Trump-backed Paxton beat Cornyn, making him the first Texas Republican senator to lose renomination.
Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary ⊕
The race will help determine whether Democrats can win back control of the US Senate for the last half of the Trump presidency.
Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off ⊖
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Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas race, setting up a November election that could decide control of US Senate.
Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in heated Texas race after scandal-plagued campaign ⊕
Race had wide implications for Trump’s strength heading into midterms, where Paxton will face Democratic candidate James Talarico
Ken Paxton, the Donald Trump-backed Texas attorney general, triumphed …
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