Ken Paxton defeats incumbent John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff, securing the Republican nomination to face Democrat James Talarico in November. The race is expected to be one of the most expensive and closely watched in Texas history.
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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.
President Donald Trump endorses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in the GOP Senate runoff, intensifying a high-stakes primary ahead of the May 26 vote. The endorsement challenges Cornyn's long Senate career and sets the stage for a contentious general election against Democrat James Talarico.
President Trump-backed challengers won five Indiana GOP state Senate primaries, ousting incumbents who opposed his redistricting plan. The results reflect Trump's strong influence in the state and the high stakes of the redistricting fight.
Rep. Eric Swalwell faces multiple sexual misconduct allegations from former staff and others, prompting House Democratic leaders to call for him to drop out of the California governor race. Swalwell denies the claims and vows to fight them.