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Texas Senate Showdown: Paxton Slams Cornyn Amid Scandal

2/5/2026

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The Texas U.S. Senate Republican primary intensifies as U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) faces Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX).
Attorney General Ken Paxton criticizes Cornyn for raising over $50 million from national donors, saying he is unfit for the runoff.
Cornyn's campaign retaliates by exposing Paxton's divorce and infidelity allegations.
Angela Paxton, a Republican state senator, filed for divorce citing "recent discoveries."

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The Texas U.S. Senate Republican primary intensifies as U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) faces Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX).
Attorney General Ken Paxton criticizes Cornyn for raising over $50 million from national donors, saying he is unfit for the runoff.
Cornyn's campaign retaliates by exposing Paxton's divorce and infidelity allegations.
Angela Paxton, a Republican state senator, filed for divorce citing "recent discoveries."