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Texas Runoff: Cornyn Warns Paxton's Nomination Risks GOP

3/4/2026

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In Texas, U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton advanced to a runoff after neither won 50%.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton expressed confidence in his chances.
Rep. Wesley Hunt finished third and urged youth leadership in the GOP.
John Cornyn warned Paxton's nomination could jeopardize the GOP's general-election bid against Democrat James Talarico, citing Paxton's legal issues.

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In Texas, U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton advanced to a runoff after neither won 50%.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton expressed confidence in his chances.
Rep. Wesley Hunt finished third and urged youth leadership in the GOP.
John Cornyn warned Paxton's nomination could jeopardize the GOP's general-election bid against Democrat James Talarico, citing Paxton's legal issues.