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Paxton Wins Runoff Amid Impeachment, Trump Praises MAGA Warrior

5/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ken Paxton won the runoff 64% to 36% over John Cornyn.
Paxton faces a 2023 impeachment, corruption probes and securities-fraud charges, sparking Republican doubts about his viability.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Ken Paxton a “true MAGA warrior” and John Cornyn “very disloyal”.
Democrats cite Paxton’s scandals as a realistic flip chance, noting James Talarico raised $27 million and the Cook Political Report moved the race to Lean Republican, stressing turnout.

History

Historical Context

Rod Blagojevich, the first Illinois governor ever impeached, was removed by the Senate on Jan 29 2009 after a 114-1 House vote and later sentenced to 14 years in prison (Dec 7 2011). That precedent of a sitting governor’s ouster underlines the stakes for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who faces a 2023 impeachment and a $27 million fundraising surge as Democrats view his Senate race as competitive.

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Story summary

Ken Paxton won the runoff 64% to 36% over John Cornyn.
Paxton faces a 2023 impeachment, corruption probes and securities-fraud charges, sparking Republican doubts about his viability.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Ken Paxton a “true MAGA warrior” and John Cornyn “very disloyal”.
Democrats cite Paxton’s scandals as a realistic flip chance, noting James Talarico raised $27 million and the Cook Political Report moved the race to Lean Republican, stressing turnout.

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