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Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in heated Texas primary 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 over incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff for senator. His victory signals that even a scandal-plagued candidate can win over the deep red state with the support of the president. “After a public service career lasting more than four decades and 18 consecutive campaign wins, tonight we’ve come up short in this primary runoff,” Cornyn said shortly after the race was called. “I’ve always supported the GOP ticket. I intend to do so again this general election.”

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Texas GOP voters oust Cornyn in Paxton upset

Republican primary voters on Tuesday rejected U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, one of the Senate's most senior GOP members, in favor of Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Why it matters: Cornyn's loss marks one of the most significant defeats for a Republican senator in years and underscores how loyalty to President Trump continues to reshape GOP primaries nationwide. Trump gave Paxton a last-minute endorsement in the runoff. What they're saying: "Tonight is the beginning of the fight to preserve every value we hold dear," Paxton told supporters, referring to his upcoming general election campaign against Democrat James Talarico. "I've always supported the Republican ticket, and I intend to do so again in this general election," Cornyn told supporters in Austin. "I've said throughout this race that I trust the voters of Texas, and they made their decision." By the numbers: With 76% of the votes counted at 10pm, Paxton was up 28 percentage points over Cornyn. The AP called the election in favor of Paxton an hour after polls closed Tuesday. Zoom in: Paxton successfully cast the race as a referendum on the party establishment, energizing grassroots conservatives while dodging concerns about the legal scandals and impeachment fight that dogged much of his tenure as attorney general. The race became one of the country's most closely watched Senate primaries, fueling millions in fundraising and outside spending. What we're watching: Cornyn and his supporters warned that the outcome could complicate Republicans' efforts to hold the seat in November against Talarico, a state representative from Austin. Paxton's win gives Democrats a potentially more polarizing Republican opponent than Cornyn. Reality check: A Democrat hasn't won a statewide office in Texas in more than three decades. Go deeper: Trump's ruthless midterm power play Editor's note: This story has been updated throughout with new information.

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