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Paxton’s Fort Worth rally attended by bus-load of supporters from rural counties
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O’Rourke trailed Cruz in every final 2018 poll. Talarico is tied with Paxton or ahead, helped by fuel costs and Trump’s slide.
The call came in shortly before 6:45 p.m. near Rolleston and Paxton streets.
Harrisburg police respond to reported stabbing, dispatchers say pennlive.com
Paxton vs. Talarico: Moments in the Texas U.S. Senate race you may have missed
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Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in US Senate race
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The Talarico campaign said tariffs backed by Paxton “could end free chips and salsa at restaurants” by driving up tomato costs ... Show more
Talarico says Paxton-backed tariffs threaten free chips and salsa
Talarico says Paxton-backed tariffs threaten free chips and salsa
Trump traveled to San Antonio for Paxton's “Midterm Rally,” repeatedly referred to Talarico as “Talafreako” and suggested he had disappeared ... Show more
Trump says 'nobody knows' where Talarico is. Here's what we know
Trump says 'nobody knows' where Talarico is. Here's what we know
Exclusive: Paxton privately blames campaign woes on Iran war, gas prices: The GOP Senate candidate told donors he doesn't "know what was behind some of the ...
axios.com/2026/10/07/ken-paxton-iran-war-gas-prices-audio-trump-texas
In leaked recording, Paxton says GOP convention hurt his Senate campaign
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In Texas, Talarico pitches a Fox News debate as Paxton stays silent: The state’s Democratic and Republican Senate candidates have not squared off yet.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/24/texas-talarico-pitches-fox-news-debate-paxton-stays-silent/
Texas AG Paxton investigating data centers over water use reporting requirements
READ MORE: Texas AG Paxton investigating data centers over water use reporting requirements
Dead animals found outside Steelton lodge led to 37-year-old man’s arrest: police
pennlive.com/crime/2026/09/dead-animals-found-outside-steelton-lodge-led-to-37-year-old-mans-arrest.html
Paxton warns GOP convention of ‘radical’ Talarico in his Texas race for Senate
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Trump’s teasing is the price Paxton had to pay to use Republican midterm convention to raise money
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🏡Meet the "Martha's Vineyard" — a new model home in Lower Paxton with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and a first-floor primary suite ... Show more
Undecided Texans could swing Paxton-Talarico race. New poll suggests there are many
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Schools see nearly 7,000-student drop in Palm Beach County
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TX Senate Rundown: GOP alarm over ‘lazy’ ‘reprobate’ Paxton’s campaign | Opinion
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Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters
religionnews.com/2026/08/13/paxton-talarico-tap-contrary-versions-of-god-and-christianity-in-appeal-to-texas-voters/
New poll shows a tight Senate race in Texas between Talarico, Paxton. Who leads?
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This poll result should panic Paxton — and it’s not just that he’s losing | Opinion
READ MORE: This poll result should panic Paxton — and it’s not just that he’s losing | Opinion READ MORE: This poll result should panic Paxton — and it’s not just that he’s losing | Opinion
Here are the Texas Republicans in Congress and where they stand on Paxton
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Two popular NuLu boutiques are merging into a new retail concept called Paxton's Provisions that is expected to open later this fall ... Show more
Two popular NuLu boutiques to merge into one new concept
Two popular NuLu boutiques to merge into one new concept
TX Senate Rundown: What Paxton’s question-ducking says about campaign | Opinion
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‘Suspicious’: Talarico says Paxton won’t release records in child sexual abuse case
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TX Senate Rundown: Party of Clinton dings Paxton’s trip with girlfriend | Opinion
READ MORE: TX Senate Rundown: Party of Clinton dings Paxton’s trip with girlfriend | Opinion READ MORE: TX Senate Rundown: Party of Clinton dings Paxton’s trip with girlfriend | Opinion
Paxton vs. Talarico: New poll shows a tight race for U.S. Senate in Texas
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Republicans tag Talarico as soft. Do they really think Paxton is manly? | Opinion
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John Cornyn’s defeat raises a new question: Will he join the Senate Republicans rebelling against Trump?
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Key FactsThe Fall of a Texas Republican Icon
May 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: texastribune.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: texastribune.org
- John Cornyn, a four-term U.S. senator and former Texas attorney general, was defeated by Ken Paxton in the 2026 GOP primary.
- Known for bipartisan efforts, Cornyn led a key gun safety bill in 2022 that challenged the NRA and sought Senate cooperation.
- His support eroded due to Trump's branding of him as disloyal and Cornyn’s criticisms of Paxton’s legal controversies.
- The loss reflects the growing dominance of the MAGA movement in Texas and the decline of traditional, moderate Republicans.
"Character is on the ballot," Cornyn said ahead of the March 3 election. "Ken Paxton is betting that character doesn’t matter to Texas Republican primary voters. I’m betting the opposite."— Cornyn, ahead of the March 3 Texas Republican primary election; commentary on the role of character in political contests and Paxton's betting on voters' priorities.
The contract comes days after a township supervisor said he was called the n-word by a resident, and announced he was resigning ... Show more
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Paid articlePaywall Trump's Tough-Guy Act Is Finally Falling Apart (w/ Will Saletan): Mona Charon and Will Saletan on Texas's political earthquake: Paxton's shocking primary win ...
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The supervisor said a township resident called him the n-word at least three times during a non-profit event. The resident denies using any racial slurs ... Show more
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Opinion roundup: Paxton, Talarico and the fight ahead. Here's what to know
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Talarico must solve the progressive ‘buzzkill problem’ to beat Paxton | Opinion
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‘Pretty damn bullish’: Democrats have high hopes for Paxton-Talarico showdown - POLITICO
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In today's Morning Report: Paxton win, redistricting brakes and Trump’s healthThe Week | Because the news needs a curator 📸: Amanda McCoy / Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Tribune News Service ... Show more
Paxton wins, Talarico spins
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Republicans worry the Cornyn-Paxton fight is tearing their party apart - POLITICO
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This week’s Star-Telegram opinions: Paxton, Cornyn, Fort Worth schools and AI
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Trump endorses Paxton over Cornyn: What Tarrant voters should know
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Senate Republicans angry and alarmed over Trump’s Paxton endorsement - POLITICO
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Human remains found; Cornyn-Paxton duel; Pharaohs at the Kimbell. Today’s top stories
READ MORE: Human remains found; Cornyn-Paxton duel; Pharaohs at the Kimbell. Today’s top stories READ MORE: Human remains found; Cornyn-Paxton duel; Pharaohs at the Kimbell. Today’s top stories
Will Texas Gov. Abbott endorse in the Senate GOP runoff between Cornyn, Paxton?
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Catholic college in Central Mass. to close at end of year: The decision to shutter the small Catholic college in Paxton reflected “years of financial pressure ...
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Trump keeps quiet in Cornyn–Paxton runoff for Senate. Is an endorsement coming?: Trump teased an endorsement more than a month ago.
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‘Forever in our heart,’ retired Dauphin County police K-9 dies after storied career
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Here’s where you can still find gas under $4 a gallon in central Pa.
Here’s where you can still find gas under $4 a gallon in central Pa.
What’s the ‘Chaos Zone’ Decluttering Method—And Does It Work?: Whether it works depends on how your brain responds to clutter.
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Group seeking control of Loving County persists despite lawsuit: The leader of the group moving to remote Loving County for a governmental takeover has proved to ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/loving-county-takeover-legal-challenge-paxton-22080267.php
OpinionTexas GOP fight on Islamic schools, vouchers is really Paxton vs. Abbott | Opinion
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A dramatic end to a playoff drought, Paxton’s bid to block Bexar County's immigrant legal defense fund fizzles and Burger Boy's 2026 Fiesta medal ... Show more
Access to this page has been denied: Cornyn and Paxton have until 5 p.m. Tuesday to remove their name from the ballot in the May 26 runoff ...
expressnews.com/politics/texas/article/trump-endorsement-texas-senate-runoff-22079256.php
On The Caitlin Sinclair Show: Texas made it clear: the Republican Party now runs on one rule — loyalty to Donald Trump. Crenshaw failed it. Paxton passed it ... Show more
Trump to endorse in Cornyn-Paxton race for US Senate, expects other to drop out: In a Truth Social post, President Trump said he will back one of the candidates ...
star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/election/article314925993.html
Texas attorney general Paxton, US Senator Cornyn headed to Republican runoff, NBC projects
reuters.com/world/us/texas-attorney-general-paxton-us-senator-cornyn-headed-republican-runoff-nbc-2026-03-04/
Poll: Talarico, Paxton hold slim edge heading into Tuesday primary
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Paxton appeals ruling in suit against Bexar County for immigrant legal defense: The attorney general sued the county over a $1 million program that provides ...
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Tensions flare at a Frisco, Texas council meeting over H-1B visas, with “Indian takeover” and “Rhodesia” remarks sparking a racism row. As Gov ... Show more
‘Filthy Fortunes’ star says millions of Americans unknowingly have $10K–$20K hidden in their homes
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Bexar County wins early victory in fight with Paxton over immigrant defense: A judge ruled on Friday that the attorney general didn't have the authority to bring ...
expressnews.com/news/article/ken-paxtion-bexar-county-immigrant-lawsuit-dropped-21367929.php
Houston anti-fascist group responds to Paxton suit alleging ‘violent terrorism’: In a statement posted to its website on Wednesday, the organization said it was ...
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Cornyn trains his fire on Paxton as early voting opens for March 3 primary: The four-term U.S. senator said the race will likely be settled in a runoff where ...
expressnews.com/news/politics/state/article/cornyn-trains-fire-paxton-early-voting-begins-21356735.php
Trump Says He Hasn’t Decided Yet to Endorse Cornyn or Paxton — One Day Before Early Voting
mediaite.com/politics/trump-says-he-hasnt-decided-yet-to-endorse-cornyn-or-paxton-one-day-before-early-voting/
How Cornyn, Paxton and Hunt compare in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate: While the senate candidates share traditional GOP principles, their records differ on ...
expressnews.com/politics/texas/article/texas-senate-gop-primary-cornyn-21324752.php
Texas AG Paxton sues Snapchat, accuses it of inappropriate, addictive content: The lawsuit against the multimedia messaging app’s company is just one in a series ...
expressnews.com/business/article/paxton-snapchat-suit-texas-kids-social-media-21348740.php
Paxton launches investigation of Houston antifa group
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/ken-paxton-antifa-group-investigation-21339584.php
Goldberg: The ‘resistance libs’ were right: Trump's message, the emotional core of his movement, has always been textbook fascism
pressdemocrat.com/2026/01/18/goldberg-the-resistance-libs-were-right/
Schools tied to 'terrorists' or 'enemies' can be denied vouchers, Paxton says: The opinion comes as acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock pushes to block some ...
expressnews.com/politics/texas/article/paxton-voucher-islamic-schools-21313402.php
Republicans attorney general candidates spar over Paxton, courts and control: Aaron Reitz, former AG aide, and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy square off over loyalty and ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2026/01/20/republicans-attorney-general-candidates-spar-over-paxton-courts-and-control/
Paxton sues DPS over ban of religious ads in driver handbook
expressnews.com/news/article/ken-paxton-texas-dps-lawsuit-21287531.php
OpinionOpinion | The Resistance Libs Were Right: Trump’s message, the emotional core of his movement, has always been textbook fascism.
nytimes.com/2026/01/12/opinion/resistance-libs-trump-fascism.html
Appeals court dismisses Paxton lawsuit against city abortion fund
expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-abortion-travel-ban-21286065.php