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Roy Talarico
Coverage of Roy Talarico in the Nexus archive.
- First Thing: Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in Texas primary
Ken Paxton, a scandal-ridden Texas attorney general backed by Donald Trump, defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate, highlighting Trump's influence in Texas. Democratic candidate Roy Talarico faces long odds but has gained popularity with a message of peace and populism.