Gromer Jeffers Jr.

Dallas

Political writer for @dallasnews. Fan of baseball, blues, gospel and hard soul. My hometown @cubs will win the World Series. I’ve got the first round.

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5 things that could shape the Cornyn-Paxton Senate showdown

1 week ago | tylerpaper.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

Texas Republicans will have their most consequential primary contest in 15 years when incumbent Sen. John Cornyn tries to stave off a challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The family fight features two of the biggest names in Lone Star politics and could reshape, to some degree, the face of the GOP. Several factors could determine the outcome of the contest, and both candidates are making moves to press their advantages or address weaknesses.
5 things that could shape the Cornyn-Paxton Senate showdown

1 week ago | news-journal.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

Texas Republicans will have their most consequential primary contest in 15 years when incumbent Sen. John Cornyn tries to stave off a challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The family fight features two of the biggest names in Lone Star politics and could reshape, to some degree, the face of the GOP. Several factors could determine the outcome of the contest, and both candidates are making moves to press their advantages or address weaknesses.
5 things that could shape the John Cornyn-Ken Paxton Senate showdown

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

By Gromer Jeffers Jr. - The Dallas Morning News (TNS) DALLAS - Texas Republicans will have their most consequential primary contest in 15 years, when incumbent Sen. John Cornyn tries to stave off a challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The family fight features two of the biggest names in Lone Star politics and could reshape, to some degree, the face of the GOP. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
5 things that could shape the John Cornyn-Ken Paxton Senate showdown

1 week ago | kdhnews.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

By Gromer Jeffers Jr. - The Dallas Morning News (TNS) DALLAS - Texas Republicans will have their most consequential primary contest in 15 years, when incumbent Sen. John Cornyn tries to stave off a challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The family fight features two of the biggest names in Lone Star politics and could reshape, to some degree, the face of the GOP. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
5 things that could shape the John Cornyn-Ken Paxton Senate showdown

1 week ago | thederrick.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

DALLAS — Texas Republicans will have their most consequential primary contest in 15 years, when incumbent Sen. John Cornyn tries to stave off a challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Get complete access for 24 hours to all of the content on our site, including breaking news, e-editions, archives (2010 to current) and special sections.
5 things that could shape the John Cornyn-Ken Paxton Senate showdown

1 week ago | wacotrib.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

DALLAS — Texas Republicans will have their most consequential primary contest in 15 years, when incumbent Sen. John Cornyn tries to stave off a challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The family fight features two of the biggest names in Lone Star politics and could reshape, to some degree, the face of the GOP. Several factors could determine the outcome of the contest, and both candidates are making moves to press their advantages or address weaknesses.
5 things that could shape the John Cornyn-Ken Paxton Senate showdown

1 week ago | dailyitem.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

DALLAS — Texas Republicans will have their most consequential primary contest in 15 years, when incumbent Sen. John Cornyn tries to stave off a challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The family fight features two of the biggest names in Lone Star politics and could reshape, to some degree, the face of the GOP.
5 things that could shape the Cornyn-Paxton Senate showdown

1 week ago | victoriaadvocate.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

Texas Republicans will have their most consequential primary contest in 15 years when incumbent Sen. John Cornyn tries to stave off a challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The family fight features two of the biggest names in Lone Star politics and could reshape, to some degree, the face of the GOP. Several factors could determine the outcome of the contest, and both candidates are making moves to press their advantages or address weaknesses.
Ken Paxton's departure creates competitive Texas AG primary in 2026

2 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

By Gromer Jeffers Jr. - The Dallas Morning News (TNS) DALLAS - The John Cornyn-Ken Paxton Senate primary showdown sets the stage for an election season that could reset Republican politics in Texas. Paxton's announcement on Tuesday that he is going to run for Senate leaves an open seat for attorney general and there are several Republicans being mentioned as potential candidates. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Ken Paxton’s departure creates competitive Texas AG primary in 2026

2 weeks ago | thederrick.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

DALLAS — The John Cornyn-Ken Paxton Senate primary showdown sets the stage for an election season that could reset Republican politics in Texas. Paxton’s announcement on Tuesday that he is going to run for Senate leaves an open seat for attorney general and there are several Republicans being mentioned as potential candidates. kAmx? %6I2D A@=:E:4D[ E96 2EE@C?6J 86?6C2= :D @?6 @7 E96 >@DE :?7=F6?E:2= 2?5 G:D:3=6 A@D:E:@?D] !C6G:@FD 2EE@C?6JD 86?6C2= 92G6 8@?6 @? E@ 9:896C @77:46 – r@C?J?