Live Results: Texas midterm primary runoffs

Key Points:

• Former President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP Senate runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn, signaling his continued influence over Republican primary voters by backing challengers he views as more loyal.
• Cornyn led the March primary but failed to secure a majority, leading to a runoff where Trump’s endorsement of Paxton has intensified a bitter and costly campaign marked by negative ads and personal attacks on both sides.
• Trump criticized Cornyn for being late in supporting him and questioned his loyalty, while Cornyn has resisted withdrawing, emphasizing that Texas voters will decide the outcome despite Trump's endorsement.
• Senate GOP leaders support Cornyn as the stronger general election candidate, warning that a Paxton nomination could increase campaign costs and jeopardize Republican chances in competitive states.
• The Tuesday runoffs will also determine Democratic nominees in key Texas House districts, including contests in Dallas, Houston, and near San Antonio, with Democrats aiming to maintain or flip seats amid redistricting challenges.