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- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leads Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate runoff, 47% to 42%.
- Voter enthusiasm favors Paxton, with 85% of his supporters highly motivated.
- Cornyn's campaign faces challenges, including a negative personal image, criticism for past bipartisan actions, and heavy establishment PAC spending.
- The May 26 runoff will determine who faces Democratic nominee James Talarico in November.
- Trump's endorsement remains unconfirmed.
