Paxton trounces Cornyn: 5 takeaways from Texas’s primary runoffs

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the GOP primary runoff, securing approximately 64% of the vote. This election outcome underscores Paxton's political strength and President Trump's influence in Texas politics.

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) became the latest casualty of President Trump’s revenge tour on Tuesday after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) easily trounced the incumbent in the Senate GOP runoff.  Paxton is projected to garner about 64 percent support with over 95 percent of the vote reported early Wednesday, according to Decision Desk HQ The state’s attorney…