Trump endorsement intensifies final days of Texas GOP runoff
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Dripping Springs, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton campaigned in the final days of his Republican primary runoff against Sen. John Cornyn this week, asserting he has President Donald Trump’s endorsement and urging voters to replace Cornyn. Paxton addressed a rally outside Austin, framing the contest as a choice about loyalty and alignment with Trump.
Dripping Springs, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton campaigned in the final days of his Republican primary runoff against Sen. John Cornyn this week, asserting he has President Donald Trump’s endorsement and urging voters to replace Cornyn. Paxton addressed a rally outside Austin, framing the contest as a choice about loyalty and alignment with Trump.
Washington and state reporting note the race has drawn national attention, heavy spending and broad endorsements; KPRC cited roughly $135 million spent over the past 13 months and numerous AI-generated advertisements and attacks. Tuesday’s outcome will determine the GOP nominee to face Democratic state Rep. James Talarico and could reshape the direction of the Texas Republican Party.
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Timeline
- 1. 2020: Paxton led legal challenges to the presidential election results.
- 2. 2022: Paxton publicly aligned with Trump; Cornyn negotiated bipartisan measures.
- 3. 2023: Cornyn questioned Trump's electability; Paxton faced impeachment-related scrutiny.
- 4. April (previous year): The Cornyn-Paxton primary contest began escalating.
- 5. This week: Final campaigning, heavy ad spending, and a Trump endorsement ahead of Tuesday's runoff.
Why it matters
This Texas GOP runoff could shift the direction of your state's Republican Party. It's a choice between Paxton's Trump-aligned approach and Cornyn's bipartisan efforts. Your vote can influence this outcome.
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