Ken Paxton, backed by Donald Trump, defeats Senator John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate primary runoff. Paxton faces Democrat James Talarico in November amid shifting Latino voter dynamics and party realignments.
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Colin Allred wins the Democratic runoff against incumbent Julie Johnson for Texas' 33rd Congressional District, setting up a November contest against the Republican nominee. The campaign featured sharp disputes over immigration and financial records.
Texas holds primary runoffs Tuesday featuring a high-profile Senate race between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, boosted by former President Trump's endorsement. Key House contests and statewide races also test GOP dynamics and Democratic challenges.
Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL linebacker and civil rights lawyer, has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Senate election against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz. In his announcement video, Allred highlighted his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol and his bipartisan record on issues such as veterans' rights, trade with Mexico, and the CHIPS Act. His candidacy has already generated excitement among Democrats in Texas, with endorsements from prominent figures such as Beto O'Rourke.