Paxton defeats Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff

Former Rep. Colin Allred has unseated Rep.

Democrat Johnny Garcia has won his party’s primary in Texas’ 35th Congressional District, NBC News projects, defeating a rival who had been condemned by party leaders for antisemitic comments as Democrats look to compete in a district Republicans redrew to their benefit

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is consolidating Republican support after defeating four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in a decisive Republican Senate primary, setting up a high-profile general election battle in Texas. Paxton defeated Cornyn with more than 60% of the vote, delivering a major upset against the Senate GOP’s long-serving member. The victory came […]

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton thanked his supporters and President Trump calling his endorsement “the most powerful force in politics.” Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary runoff.