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Texas is heating up for a high-stakes Republican Senate runoff this Tuesday, pitting incumbent Senator John Cornyn against Attorney General Ken Paxton — a race suddenly electrified by President Trump’s endorsement. Once trailing in polls, Paxton surged after the Trump boost, even earning support from GOP Congressman Wesley Hunt. But Paxton’s path isn’t unchallenged: critics point to his legal controversies and questionable conduct, which Cornyn’s campaign is aggressively highlighting. Early turnout is lagging, with many Trump-backed voters expected to vote in person on Election Day. County-by-county voting patterns reveal surprising splits, adding to the suspense. Whoever wins the GOP nomination faces a daunting general election battle against Democrat James Talarico — a race poised to be one of the most nail-biting in Texas history.

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