Incumbent Texas Sen. John Cornyn is facing a runoff against state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday following President Trump's last-minute endorsement announcement. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
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John Cornyn vs. Ken Paxton in Texas Republican Senate runoff
Incumbent Texas Sen. John Cornyn is facing a runoff against state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday following President Trump's last-minute endorsement announcement. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Published May 26, 2026, 1:22 PM
Updated May 26, 2026, 1:30 PM2.2K
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