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Ken Paxton wins Texas Republican primary runoff
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· May 27, 2026
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Key takeaway Ken Paxton has emerged as the winner of the Texas Republican primary runoff.
In local news, a primary runoff election has taken place in Texas. Ken Paxton has emerged as the winner of the Texas Republican primary runoff. He will now move on to the next stage of the election process. Paxton is known for his opposition to LGBTQ rights. Further details about the election and its outcome can be found through the Washington Blade, a local source for LGBTQ news and politics.
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Published: May 27, 2026 ·
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