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Ken Paxton on winning the 2026 Texas Senate runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton delivers a fiery victory speech after winning the Texas Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate, declaring that "change won" and thanking supporters across the state.
PLANO, Texas - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton quickly turned to attack his Democratic opponent for U.S. Senate after he secured the Republican nomination during Tuesday’s runoff election.
What we know:
Paxton’s win was evident early on, when he was holding a nearly 2:1 vote margin over incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn most of the night.
What they're saying:
During his victory speech, Paxton thanks President Donald Trump for his late endorsement and pledged to support Trump’s "America First" agenda.
"When everyone in Washington told him to abandon me and abandon the people of Texas, he gave his complete and total endorsement," Paxton said. "President Trump is the leader of our party and his endorsement is the most powerful force in politics."
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks to supporters in Plano, Texas, after winning the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on May 26, 20-26. (FOX Local)
After briefly thanking Cornyn for his years of public service, Paxton pivoted to sling mud at Texas State Rep. James Talarico, the Democrat he will face during November’s general election.
"Every Democrat, and I would say every Republican, knows that if we lose this state, if Republican lose this state, we lose the country," Paxton said.
What's next:
Pundits expect the Paxton and Talarico race to be one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate races in the country. The general election is on Nov. 3.
The Source: Information in this story came from election results and Paxton’s victory speech.