Ken Paxton celebrates Texas GOP Senate runoff win over John Cornyn
May 27, 2026, 10:44 a.m. ET
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks to supporters after winning the Republican runoff election for U.S. Senate in Texas, defeating incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn, in Plano, Texas, May 26, 2026. Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico in the November general election.
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Supporters react to news of the returns at a watch party for Attorney General Ken Paxton held by the Lone Star Liberty PAC at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center on May 26, 2026 in Plano, Texas.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at an election night watch party held by the Lone Star Liberty PAC at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center on May 26, 2026 in Plano, Texas.
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Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) speaks during a news conference at an election night event at the JW Marriott Austin on May 26, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in a Senate primary runoff election.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton shakes hands with the crowd after speaking at an election night watch party held by the Lone Star Liberty PAC at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center on May 26, 2026 in Plano, Texas.
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Lori Kritman (center) takes a selfie at a watch party for Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Towncenter on May 26, 2026 in Plano, Texas.
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Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) waves after exiting a news conference at the JW Marriott Austin on May 26, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton gives the thumbs up as he exits the stage after speaking at an election night watch party held by the Lone Star Liberty PAC at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center on May 26, 2026, in Plano, Texas.
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