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Ken Paxton Wants John Cornyn’s US Senate Seat

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"Obviously, Mr. Paxton has a checkered background," Cornyn told reporters Wednesday in Washington during an impromptu recorded interview.
From Austin American-Statesman
Nearly a year away, the 2026 March primaries have started off to a big start with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announcing he is running for U.S. Senate.
From Yahoo
Mr. Paxton has tried to position himself as the preferred candidate of the Republican primary base in Texas, a conservative electorate that has appeared receptive to his campaign in recent polling.
From The New York Times

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