Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in Texas primary

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In a bitter, $100 million primary fight, Texas Republicans nominated Ken Paxton for the Senate seat, unseating incumbent John Cornyn.

The result marks a major victory for the populist wing of the party, signaling a hard-right pivot for the 2026 election strategy.

The old guard is being systematically replaced by populist insurgencies.

 

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