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May 27, 2026 ~ Political strategist Dennis Darnoi breaks down the results of the Texas Senate runoff, what drove voter turnout, and what it signals for the broader political landscape heading into the next election cycle.
TEXAS ~ A contentious and costly GOP primary came to a head Tuesday evening, with an incumbent Sen. John Cornyn being ousted from his seat.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, endorsed by President Donald Trump, faced off in a run-off election after no candidate won more than 50% of the vote in an initial primary election in March. The New York Times reported that Paxton won the runoff with over 63% of the vote, strengthening the roster of Trump loyalists with the GOP wing of Congress.
About $250 million was reportedly spent to keep Cornyn in office.
