Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won the Republican primary runoff for the U.S. Senate, defeating four-term incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The victory was supported by an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Paxton has been a prominent figure in promoting election-related policies, including efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and support for the SAVE America Act, which aims to implement stricter voting regulations. Following the primary, Democratic nominee James Talarico criticized Paxton, calling him 'the most corrupt politician in America' and emphasizing the need for unity against him. Paxton has faced legal challenges, including impeachment by the Texas House of Representatives on charges of bribery and misuse of office, but was acquitted by the Texas Senate.
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Ken Paxton Wins Republican Primary for U.S. Senate in Texas
Ken Paxton has secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Texas, defeating incumbent John Cornyn with support from Donald Trump. Paxton's campaign has focused on election integrity and voter suppression policies, while Democratic nominee James Talarico has criticized him as corrupt.
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- ✕ election denialism and support for voter suppression have become central to Republican politics
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Texas runoff: Election denier Ken Paxton wins GOP nod for U.S. Senate
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Ken Paxton Wins Republican Primary for U.S. Senate in Texas
