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“Who do I vote for?”: Cornyn voters weigh Paxton, Talarico or sitting out in November
By Texas Tribune, Alejandro Serrano at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 13, 2026
· 16 min read
For months, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn battered each other in a nasty and expensive race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Texas. Now that Paxton has emerged victorious, GOP leaders from Texas to Washington are urging intraparty peace and unity, warning that a div...
Key takeaway James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, wasted no time courting those voters after Paxton won the May 26 GOP runoff.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
In Bexar County, where San Antonio is a major population center, the fallout from the Republican U.S. Senate nomination race could have significant implications for the general election. With some Cornyn voters hesitant to support Paxton due to his history of scandals, Democratic nominee James Talarico may see an opportunity to peel off moderate Republicans in the area. San Antonio's diverse electorate, with a mix of conservative and liberal voters, could be a key battleground in Talarico's efforts to court disaffected Republicans. The city's business community, in particular, may be wary of Paxton's reputation and receptive to Talarico's message of integrity and good governance. As the campaign heats up, it will be worth watching how Talarico's message resonates with San Antonio voters and whether he can make inroads with the city's moderate Republicans.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 16 min
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What is this story about? For months, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn battered each other in a nasty and expensive race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Texas. Now that Paxton has emerged victorious, GOP leaders from Texas to Washington are urging intraparty peace and unity, warning that a div...
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