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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 KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 Piney Point
In Piney Point Village , where residents tend to lean conservative, the fallout from the Republican U.S. Senate nomination race may have significant implications. Some local voters who backed Cornyn may be hesitant to support Paxton due to his scandal-plagued history, potentially creating an opening for Talarico to peel off moderate Republicans. As the general election approaches, it will be worth watching how effectively Talarico can court these disaffected voters in the Houston area, including those in Piney Point Village. The Democratic nominee's ability to appeal to right-leaning moderates could be a decisive factor in the election, particularly if he can capitalize on concerns about Paxton's character and fitness for office. With the Houston area being a crucial battleground in Texas politics, the votes of Piney Point Village residents could play a small but significant role in determining the outcome of the Senate race.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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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