Paxton Beats the $150M Machine & Takes the Senate Nomination

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeating four-term incumbent Senator John Cornyn in Tuesday night's Republican Senate runoff, despite Cornyn and his allies pouring a reported $150 million into the race. Paxton's message was simple and it stuck: "Texas is not for sale." In a gracious concession, Cornyn acknowledged the voters' decision, saying he respects the outcome and will support the Republican ticket in the general election — where Paxton will now face Democratic nominee James Talarico this November. #TexasIsNotForSale #TexasPolitics #KenPaxton #TexasSenate #Election2026