Trending Now - Texas Primary Runoffs: Key Test for GOP Amid Democratic Threats
WHO:
Newsweek - Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General, defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the GOP primary runoff.
The Texas Tribune - Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is the nominee for the Democratic Party in the Texas Senate race after defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
The Texas Tribune - Galveston state Sen. Mayes Middleton is facing U.S. Rep. Chip Roy in the GOP runoff for Texas attorney general.
The Texas Tribune - Democratic state Sen. Nathan Johnson of Dallas is facing former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski in the Democratic runoff for Texas attorney general.
Fox News - Sen. John Cornyn warns that Texas is at risk of electing a Democrat to the Senate if Ken Paxton wins the GOP primary runoff, citing Paxton's legal baggage.
Fox News - Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Democratic nominee James Talarico.
The Washington Post - Senate Republicans, President Trump.
The Texas Tribune - Galveston state Sen. Mayes Middleton, U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, Democratic state Sen. Nathan Johnson, former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski, former Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French, Commissioner Jim Wright, Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, casino magnate Miriam Adelson, Dallas real estate giant Harlan Crow.
WHAT:
CBS News - A UnidosUS poll indicates that 54% of Latino voters plan to vote for a Democratic House candidate in November, while 27% plan to vote for a Republican, with 19% undecided.
CBS News - The UnidosUS poll surveyed 3,000 registered Latino voters, conducted nationally and across 32 competitive congressional districts between April 27 and May 14, with a margin of error of 1.8%.
CBS News - Sixty-seven percent of Latino voters disapprove of Trump's job performance, with majority disapproval in every region surveyed.
CBS News - A UnidosUS poll indicates that 54% of Latino voters plan to vote for Talarico, while 27% favor Paxton, with 19% undecided.
CBS News - The UnidosUS poll surveyed 3,000 registered Latino voters, conducted between April 27 and May 14, with a margin of error of 1.8%.
The Texas Tribune - The GOP primary runoff for the Railroad Commission has become a million-dollar contest, with significant funding from hardline conservative donors.
The Texas Tribune - French's campaign has been bankrolled by oil billionaire Tim Dunn, his son Luke Dunn, and Farris Wilk.
The Texas Tribune - The GOP primary runoff between Cornyn and Paxton has concluded, with Paxton winning the election.
Newsweek - Trump-endorsed Paxton beat incumbent John Cornyn on Tuesday night, securing the president another primary win.
CBS News - Some 51% of Texas Latinos are either planning to vote for Talarico or leaning toward him, and 24% favor Paxton, according to a UnidosUS poll.
The Texas Tribune - The GOP primary runoff between Cornyn and Paxton has seen over $135 million in ad spending, with Paxton favored to win after receiving an endorsement from Trump.
The Texas Tribune - The primary runoff is scheduled for "Tuesday."
The Texas Tribune - The winner will go on to face Democratic nominee James Talarico, an Austin state representative and fundraising powerhouse.
The Texas Tribune - The race to replace Ken Paxton as attorney general has been expensive and contentious, especially on the GOP side.
The Texas Tribune - Middleton has put almost $17 million of his own money into pushing his “MAGA Mayes” message.
The Texas Tribune - Roy has gotten a surge in funding to get his message out in the homestretch, including $2.75 million from Amarillo billionaire Alex Fairly.
The Texas Tribune - French’s campaign has been bankrolled by some of the biggest hardline conservative donors in the state: oil billionaire Tim Dunn, his son Luke Dunn, and Farris Wilk.
The Texas Tribune - Wright received a massive $500,000 donation from casino magnate Miriam Adelson. Dallas real estate giant Harlan Crow also gave the incumbent $10,000.
The Texas Tribune - The GOP primary for the Railroad Commission has become a million-dollar contest, testing the limits of the party's far-right flank.
The Texas Tribune - Cornyn and Paxton have fought bitterly over their records, electability, levels of conservatism, allegiance to Trump and personal character.
The Texas Tribune - Trump endorsed Paxton one week before election day, which is seen as a significant boost for Paxton's campaign.
The Texas Tribune - Trump endorsed Paxton one week before the election day.
The Texas Tribune - The GOP primary for the Railroad Commission has become a million-dollar contest, testing the limits of the party's far-right flank.
The Texas Tribune - The GOP primary runoff between Cornyn and Paxton has seen over $135 million in ad spending, with Paxton favored to win after receiving an endorsement from Trump.
The Texas Tribune - The primary runoff is scheduled for "Tuesday."
The Texas Tribune - The winner will go on to face Democratic nominee James Talarico, an Austin state representative and fundraising powerhouse.
The Texas Tribune - The race to replace Ken Paxton as attorney general has been expensive and contentious, especially on the GOP side.
The Texas Tribune - Middleton has put almost $17 million of his own money into pushing his “MAGA Mayes” message.
The Texas Tribune - Roy has gotten a surge in funding to get his message out in the homestretch, including $2.75 million from Amarillo billionaire Alex Fairly.
The Texas Tribune - French’s campaign has been bankrolled by some of the biggest hardline conservative donors in the state: oil billionaire Tim Dunn, his son Luke Dunn, and Farris Wilk.
The Texas Tribune - Wright received a massive $500,000 donation from casino magnate Miriam Adelson. Dallas real estate giant Harlan Crow also gave the incumbent $10,000.
The Washington Post - Senate Republicans are preparing for an expensive general election in Texas as Ken Paxton positions himself to challenge four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
The Texas Tribune - The GOP primary runoff between Cornyn and Paxton has seen over $135 million in ad spending, with Paxton favored to win after receiving an endorsement from Trump.
Fox News - Texas is at risk of electing a Democrat to the Senate if Ken Paxton wins the GOP primary runoff.
The Washington Post - Cornyn faces Paxton in a primary runoff, with public polling favoring Paxton.
The Texas Tribune - The GOP runoff between Cornyn and Paxton has seen over $135 million in ad spending.
The Texas Tribune - Middleton has invested almost $17 million of his own money into his campaign.
The Texas Tribune - The GOP primary runoff between Cornyn and Paxton has seen over $135 million in ad spending, with Paxton favored to win after receiving an endorsement from Trump.
The Texas Tribune - The primary runoff is scheduled for "Tuesday."
The Texas Tribune - The winner will go on to face Democratic nominee James Talarico, an Austin state representative and fundraising powerhouse.
The Texas Tribune - The race to replace Ken Paxton as attorney general has been expensive and contentious, especially on the GOP side.
The Texas Tribune - Middleton has put almost $17 million of his own money into pushing his “MAGA Mayes” message.
The Texas Tribune - Roy has gotten a surge in funding to get his message out in the homestretch, including $2.75 million from Amarillo billionaire Alex Fairly.
The Texas Tribune - French’s campaign has been bankrolled by some of the biggest hardline conservative donors in the state: oil billionaire Tim Dunn, his son Luke Dunn, and Farris Wilk.
The Texas Tribune - Wright received a massive $500,000 donation from casino magnate Miriam Adelson. Dallas real estate giant Harlan Crow also gave the incumbent $10,000.
The Washington Post - Senate Republicans are preparing for an expensive general election in Texas as Ken Paxton positions himself to challenge four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
The Texas Tribune - The GOP primary runoff between Cornyn and Paxton has seen over $135 million in ad spending, with Paxton favored to win after receiving an endorsement from Trump.
Fox News - Texas is at risk of electing a Democrat to the Senate if Ken Paxton wins the GOP primary runoff.
The Washington Post - Cornyn faces Paxton in a primary runoff, with public polling favoring Paxton.
The Texas Tribune - The GOP runoff between Cornyn and Paxton has seen over $135 million in ad spending.
The Texas Tribune - Middleton has invested almost $17 million of his own money into his campaign.
WHERE:
Fox News - Texas.
The Washington Post - Texas.
The Texas Tribune - Texas.
Fox News - Texas.
The Washington Post - Texas.
The Texas Tribune - Texas.
WHEN:
The Texas Tribune - The primary runoff is scheduled for "Tuesday."
The Texas Tribune - The primary runoff is scheduled for "Tuesday."
WHY:
CBS News - The top drivers of Latinos' opinion on Trump include the cost of living and inflation (44%), immigration enforcement (33%), jobs and wages (26%), and the war with Iran (25%).
CBS News - Latino voters are feeling economically squeezed and increasingly skeptical of the direction of the country, which could impact their voting behavior in the upcoming elections.
The Texas Tribune - Cornyn claims GOP control of Texas is at stake in the primary runoff against Paxton.
CBS News - The top drivers of Latinos' opinion on Trump include the cost of living and inflation (44%), immigration enforcement (33%), jobs and wages (26%), and the war with Iran (25%).
The Washington Post - Senate Republicans believe Cornyn would be easier to defend in a general election against the Democratic nominee.
The Texas Tribune - Cornyn claims GOP control of Texas is at stake.
The Washington Post - Senate Republicans believe Cornyn would be easier to defend in a general election against the Democratic nominee.
The Texas Tribune - Cornyn claims GOP control of Texas is at stake.
HOW:
The Texas Tribune - The GOP primary runoff for the Railroad Commission has become a million-dollar contest, testing the limits of the party's far-right flank.
The Texas Tribune - The primary runoff was marked by over $135 million in ad spending and a last-minute endorsement from Trump for Paxton.
The Texas Tribune - The primary runoff was marked by over $135 million in ad spending and a last-minute endorsement from Trump for Paxton.
The Texas Tribune - Cornyn and Paxton have fought bitterly over their records, electability, levels of conservatism, allegiance to Trump and personal character.
The Texas Tribune - Trump endorsed Paxton one week before election day, which is seen as a significant boost for Paxton's campaign.
The Texas Tribune - Trump endorsed Paxton one week before the election day.
The Texas Tribune - The GOP primary for the Railroad Commission has become a million-dollar contest, testing the limits of the party's far-right flank.
The Texas Tribune - Cornyn and Paxton have fought bitterly over their records, electability, levels of conservatism, allegiance to Trump and personal character.
The Texas Tribune - Trump endorsed Paxton one week before election day, which is seen as a significant boost for Paxton's campaign.
The Texas Tribune - Trump endorsed Paxton one week before the election day.
The Texas Tribune - The GOP primary for the Railroad Commission has become a million-dollar contest, testing the limits of the party's far-right flank.
(UPDATED May 27, 2026 17:56 UTC)
In a significant political shift, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the GOP primary runoff. Meanwhile, a recent UnidosUS poll reveals that 54% of Latino voters plan to support a Democratic House candidate in the upcoming November elections, with 67% expressing disapproval of Trump's job performance, largely driven by concerns over the cost of living and immigration enforcement. Additionally, the GOP primary runoff for the Railroad Commission has escalated into a million-dollar contest, highlighting the ongoing tensions within the party's far-right faction.
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(UPDATED May 27, 2026 16:20 UTC)
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico has emerged as the nominee for the Democratic Party in the Texas Senate race after defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett. A recent UnidosUS poll shows that 54% of Latino voters plan to support Talarico, while 27% favor his opponent, Paxton, and 19% remain undecided; the poll surveyed 3,000 registered Latino voters between April 27 and May 14, with a margin of error of 1.8%. Many Latino voters are feeling economically squeezed and are increasingly skeptical about the country's direction, which could significantly influence their voting behavior in the upcoming elections.
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(UPDATED May 27, 2026 14:09 UTC)
In a heated GOP runoff for Texas attorney general, state Senator Mayes Middleton is up against U.S. Representative Chip Roy, while Democratic state Senator Nathan Johnson of Dallas faces former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski. The primary runoff for the Railroad Commission has turned into a million-dollar battle, fueled by significant contributions from hardline conservative donors, including oil billionaire Tim Dunn and his family. With over $135 million spent on ads and a last-minute endorsement from Trump for Paxton, Senator John Cornyn has stated that GOP control of Texas hangs in the balance.
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(UPDATED May 27, 2026 12:03 UTC)
The GOP primary runoff in Texas has concluded with Paxton defeating incumbent John Cornyn, marking another primary win for Trump. A recent UnidosUS poll shows that 51% of Texas Latinos are either planning to vote for Talarico or leaning toward him, while only 24% favor Paxton, with key concerns including the cost of living and inflation. The runoff was characterized by over $135 million in ad spending and a last-minute endorsement from Trump for Paxton.
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(UPDATED May 27, 2026 08:17 UTC)
In a highly competitive GOP primary runoff, over $135 million has been spent on ads, with Trump endorsing Paxton just a week before the election, giving him a significant advantage. The winner of this contentious race will face Democratic nominee James Talarico, an influential state representative known for his fundraising prowess. Additionally, the primary for the Railroad Commission has escalated into a million-dollar contest, highlighting the intense battle within the party's far-right faction.
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(UPDATED May 27, 2026 06:21 UTC)
The GOP primary runoff in Texas between Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton has become a fierce battle, with over $135 million spent on ads and Paxton gaining momentum after receiving an endorsement from Trump just a week before the election. The primary runoff is set for Tuesday, and the winner will face Democratic nominee James Talarico, a state representative known for his strong fundraising abilities. As both candidates have clashed over their records and conservatism, the stakes are high, with Cornyn asserting that GOP control of Texas hangs in the balance.
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(UPDATED May 27, 2026 04:18 UTC)
The GOP primary runoff between Cornyn and Paxton has become a costly battle, with over $135 million spent on ads and Paxton currently favored to win after receiving an endorsement from Trump. This contentious race, set for "Tuesday," will determine who faces Democratic nominee James Talarico, known for his impressive fundraising abilities. Both candidates have fiercely contested their records and personal characters, while also attracting significant financial support from various high-profile donors.
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(UPDATED May 27, 2026 01:37 UTC)
Senator John Cornyn is sounding the alarm that Texas could elect a Democrat to the Senate if Ken Paxton wins the GOP primary runoff, pointing to Paxton's legal issues as a concern. As Paxton prepares to challenge the four-term incumbent Cornyn, Senate Republicans are bracing for a costly general election, with over $135 million already spent on ads in the primary runoff. Paxton's campaign received a significant boost when Trump endorsed him just a week before election day, further tilting the odds in his favor.
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(UPDATED May 26, 2026 19:38 UTC)
In Texas, the GOP primary runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton is heating up, with over $135 million spent on ads and polling showing Paxton in the lead. The stakes are high, as Senate Republicans believe that Cornyn would be easier to defend in a general election against the Democratic nominee, while Cornyn himself warns that GOP control of Texas is on the line. Adding to the drama, Trump endorsed Paxton just one week before the runoff, which is set to take place on Tuesday.