Cornyn pledges to support Republican Senate ticket in Texas after losing runoff
Paxton won more than 60% of the vote after Trump’s endorsement helped fuel a MAGA-backed upset, election results showed.
- On Tuesday night in Austin, Senator John Cornyn conceded the Republican primary runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who secured more than 60% of the vote to Cornyn's under 40%.
- President Donald Trump's unexpected endorsement of Paxton last week proved decisive in ousting Cornyn, though it triggered backlash from many GOP members concerned about Paxton's felony fraud indictment and impeachment from the Republican-controlled Texas House.
- During his concession speech, Cornyn invoked scripture and emphasized respect for voters' choice, stating 'I intend to do so again in this general election,' despite telling CNN's Manu Raju before polls closed that Paxton is 'an embarrassment.'
- Paxton will face Democratic Texas State Rep. James Talarico in November's general election, with both candidates thanking Cornyn on Tuesday night for his service and inviting his supporters to their campaigns.
- GOP lawmakers expressed concerns about Paxton's general election viability against Talarico despite his primary domination, which signaled broad support within Texas and the continued power of the MAGA base.
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