WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

Ken Paxton Wins the Texas Primary, as Trump Makes Another Senate Gamble

May 27, 2026·28 min
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Republican voters resoundingly nominate Attorney General Ken Paxton, instead of incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, but can the AG win? Democrat James Talarico will try to make the race about Paxton's baggage, rather than his progressive views, and the GOP will have to spend money in Texas that it can't use elsewhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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