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As Texas voters headed to the polls for a series of pivotal primary runoff elections, several high-profile races delivered major victories for candidates aligned with President Donald Trump and the conservative movement. The results are expected to shape not only Texas politics, but also the national political landscape heading into the 2026 midterms.
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From The Epoch Times:
Voters in Texas went to the polls on Tuesday for a series of critical primary runoff elections in the 2026 midterms.
The most anticipated race came in Texas, where Attorney General Ken Paxton unseated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) with President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Republican voters also selected a new attorney general nominee, while Democratic voters in the state made their pick for two critical House seats.
Paxton’s victory over Cornyn marks one of the most consequential Republican primary upsets in recent years. Backed heavily by President Trump, Paxton benefited from growing grassroots frustration with longtime establishment Republicans. The race became the most expensive Senate primary in U.S. history, with well over $100 million spent throughout the campaign season. Many conservatives viewed the outcome as another sign that Republican voters continue to favor candidates closely aligned with Trump’s America First agenda.
Elsewhere in Texas, state Sen. Mayes Middleton secured the Republican nomination for attorney general after defeating Congressman Chip Roy in a contentious runoff. Middleton campaigned aggressively on border security, opposing gender ideology, fighting sanctuary cities, and defending conservative values. His victory further solidified the influence of the MAGA movement across statewide Republican politics.
Several Democrat primaries also reflected the ongoing effects of Texas redistricting battles. In Houston, Rep. Christian Menefee defeated longtime Congressman Al Green after district lines forced the two incumbents into the same race. Former Congressman Colin Allred also won a Democrat runoff for another House seat after abandoning his Senate bid earlier this year.
The Texas runoffs underscore how deeply national political and cultural issues continue to shape state elections. Border security, illegal immigration, gender ideology, law enforcement, and the influence of President Trump all played central roles throughout the campaigns. With Texas remaining one of the nation’s most influential political battlegrounds, the outcomes of these races could carry significant implications for the balance of power in Washington.
With the runoffs behind us and the general election on the horizon, let’s pray for God’s will to be done!
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(Excerpt from The Epoch Times. Photo Credit: Stewart F. House/Getty Images)
