# Cornyn's Final Chapter

> Texas senator faces backlash after losing Senate race.
- Title: Cornyn's Final Chapter · Dallas Express | Shortify
- Summary: Texas senator faces backlash after losing Senate race. Senator John Cornyn's refusal to support Ken Paxton after losing Texas Senate primary sparks GOP…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/opinion/opinion-after-a-life-of-service-to-texas-a-sad-final-chapter-for-cornyn
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-09-29T22:15:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: john cornyn, ken paxton, texas senate, republican primary, gop, senate race, texas politics, news, politics
## Cornyn's primary run
Senator John Cornyn appeared on radio show more than Ken Paxton.

> If you win, will you be as MAGA-friendly as you seem now
## Cornyn's promise
Cornyn assured listeners he would remain MAGA-friendly after Trump leaves office.

> I would be as MAGA-friendly as you seem now
## Losing impact
Cornyn lost Senate primary runoff on May 26.

> The risk for Republicans is if we nominate flawed candidates in November
## Cornyn's stance
Cornyn refused to help Ken Paxton raise money for Senate race.

> The risk for Republicans is if we nominate flawed candidates in November
## Cornyn's reasoning
Cornyn said Republicans risk losing if they nominate unappealing candidates.

> This is the way that majority parties become minority parties
## Paxton's base
Paxton voters would have been frustrated if Cornyn won primary.

> We're done
## Cornyn's opportunity
Cornyn could have appeared with Paxton at GOP convention.

> I would have preferred to stand here as the nominee
## Cornyn's choice
Cornyn chose to reject Paxton instead of uniting GOP.

> This was not a personal vendetta against Paxton
## Consequence
Cornyn's refusal to support Paxton divides Texas GOP.

> This was an election, not a UFC fight
## What happens next
Texas Republicans face potential Senate loss if Cornyn's faction wins.

> We will have a stronger foundation if we joined the fight
## Key takeaway

Senator John Cornyn's refusal to support Ken Paxton after losing Texas Senate primary sparks GOP division.