Cornyn fights to hold Texas Senate seat in runoff with Trump-backed Paxton – US politics live

TA Tom AmbroseThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-05-26 · 11:31 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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A US Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is underway, with the state's Muslim community being a frequent target for campaign ads and legal challenges. The runoff is the latest test of President Trump's influence over the Republican Party. As part of his endorsement, Paxton has received significant financial support from Trump. Campaign ads have targeted the Muslim community in Texas, sparking concerns about voter suppression and discrimination. The election is taking place after a bitter and expensive primary campaign. The outcome will determine who will represent Texas in the US Senate.

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The runoff election is between incumbent John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general.

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John Cornyn is fighting to hold his Texas Senate seat in a runoff election.

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The election is seen as a test of President Trump's grip over the Republican party.

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The state's Muslim community has been a frequent target for campaign ads and legal challenges in the runoff.

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Vote for Republican nomination is latest test of President’s grip over GOP Tyler Hicks In the bitter and expensiv e US Senate runoff between John Cornyn, the incumbent, and Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, the state’s Muslim community has been a frequent target for campaign ads and legal challenges. Continue reading...

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