World Cornyn’s Defeat in Texas Runoff Underscores Trump’s Grip on the G.O.P. News Editor May 27, 2026 Senator John Cornyn lost to his MAGA-aligned challenger, Ken Paxton, by 28 percentage points. It was a historically poor showing.FacebookShare on XLinkedInWhatsAppEmailCopy LinkLike this:Like Loading… Related Post navigation Previous Previous post: Meeting Voters, a Republican Tries to Outrun His Party’s WoesNext Next post: Trump Says He Feels No Political Pressure to Make an Iran Deal Leave a ReplyCancel reply Related News World Elon Musk Spends Heavily to Back Ken Paxton’s Senate Bid in Texas October 16, 2026 0 World School Shooting in Oregon Adds Silver Rail Elementary to Grim List October 16, 2026 0