A closer look at “Texas Power Shift: Paxton Defeats Cornyn with Trump’s Support”, exactly as the source publishes it. In a major upset for the Texas political establishment, Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff. Backed by an endorsement from Donald Trump, Paxton's victory signals a significant shift in the state's Republican party dynamics and highlights the continued influence of the former president. WSJ’s Elizabeth Findell reports from Plano, Texas, covering the final moments of the race and the factors that led to this decisive outcome.
The victory of a Trump-backed candidate over a seasoned incumbent suggests a change in priorities for the conservative base in Texas. This development sets the stage for a high-stakes general election and could have lasting consequences for the balance of power in the U.S. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.