7 takeaways from the Texas primaries
President Trump again showed his hold on his party’s base.
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May 27, 2026

Ken Paxton became the second primary challenger to knock out an incumbent Republican senator in less than two weeks.

Mr. Paxton waves to the crowd in front of U.S. and Texas flags.

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