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Republicans race to back Ken Paxton as runoff sets up closely watched US Senate battle in Texas
Republican leaders are rallying behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after his primary victory over Senator John Cornyn, despite concerns about his general election prospects. Donald Trump endorsed Paxton on Truth Social, targeting Democratic rival in the midterm elections.
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