Republicans fall in line behind Ken Paxton after resounding victory
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is consolidating Republican support after defeating four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in a decisive Republican Senate primary, setting up a high-profile general election battle in Texas.
TL;DR
- Ken Paxton won the Republican Senate primary in Texas, defeating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton prior to the primary.
- Republican leaders, including Dustin Burrows and Sen. Bernie Moreno, have pledged support for Paxton.
- The National Republican Senatorial Committee is targeting Democratic nominee James Talarico.
- Talarico has characterized Paxton as "the most corrupt politician in America" and pointed to his impeachment.
- Talarico has extended an invitation to Cornyn supporters to join his campaign.
- Some Democrats and a Republican strategist believe Paxton's nomination could make the race difficult for Republicans.
- Sen. John Cornyn conceded the race and pledged to support the Republican ticket.