Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn

Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton speaks to supporters at a watch party on March 3 in Dallas. Paxton beat incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in a runoff for the nomination, setting up a tough fight in November against Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico.

Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenged Sen. John Cornyn’s reelection and won President Trump’s endorsement in the bitter primary fight that cost Republicans more than $100 million.

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