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Paxton Confident in Senate Primary Without Trump's Backing

2/26/2026

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton expresses confidence in winning the Republican Senate primary without U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Paxton says, "We're going to win this election either way," as he runs against incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Rep. Wesley Hunt.
The primary is set for March 3, with early voting underway.
Cornyn defends his 24-year record and rejects Paxton’s attack, while predicting a runoff between them.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton expresses confidence in winning the Republican Senate primary without U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Paxton says, "We're going to win this election either way," as he runs against incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Rep. Wesley Hunt.
The primary is set for March 3, with early voting underway.
Cornyn defends his 24-year record and rejects Paxton’s attack, while predicting a runoff between them.