Swallowing Concerns, G.O.P. Senators Rally Behind Paxton

New York Times Thursday 28 May 2026, 21:09 UTC By Annie Karni 1 min read

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Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, beat Senator John Cornyn by close to 30 points on Tuesday night, transforming Texas into a battleground state.

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Swallowing Concerns, G.O.P. Senators Rally Behind Paxton

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