
May 27, 2026
✦Al Jazeera Online
Ken Paxton wins Texas primary election: Results and key takeaways
Ken Paxton won the Texas Republican Senate primary, beating Senator John Cornyn. Trump backed Paxton, calling him "a true MAGA warrior." This win adds to Trump-backed candidates' success. Cornyn, a long-time senator, is the first Texas Republican to lose his party's nomination for re-election. Paxton celebrated, saying Trump's endorsement is "the most powerful force in politics."