Ken Paxton Makes His Final Move in the Texas Senate Race with Trump's Support

In the Texas Senate primary, Ken Paxton is competing against incumbent John Cornyn with Trump's backing. Details about the campaign and political dynamics...

Scraper SystemMay 26, 2026, 11:08 AM

Ken Paxton Makes His Final Move in the Texas Senate Race with Trump's Support

In the Texas Republican Senate primary, Ken Paxton has intensified his campaign in recent days against incumbent John Cornyn. Paxton, stating he has the support of former President Donald Trump, energized his supporters at a rally near a small town close to Austin. Trump's backing has drawn national attention to this race and brought large amounts of money into the campaigns. Trump previously succeeded in defeating incumbents by supporting his own candidates in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Indiana. While preparing against his Democratic opponent James Talarico, Paxton highlighted his political background and experience in defending conservative values. His supporters describe Paxton as determined and a man of action, while arguing that Cornyn has been inactive in recent years. Cornyn's campaign, on the other hand, warns voters by emphasizing Paxton's past corruption allegations and personal scandals. In advertising spending, Cornyn and his supporters allocated three times the budget compared to Paxton's campaign. The election stands out as a significant struggle within the Texas Republican Party between the Trump supporter and the incumbent.