Trump-backed Paxton will beat incumbent Cornyn in TX GOP Senate runoff, AP projects

Trump endorsed Paxton last week over Cornyn, who was first elected in 2002.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will defeat incumbent John Cornyn for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Texas, The Associated Press projects. He will face Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in November's general election.

President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton in the race last week.

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