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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will defeat challenger George P. Bush in GOP primary, CNN projects

Headline from KVIA El Paso

By Gregory Krieg, CNN Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will win the Republican nomination for a third term in office, CNN projects, defeating state Land Commissioner George P. Bush in a runoff. Paxton, who has been beset by criminal probes and is under indictment, finished first in a four-way March…

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  1. Herald Bulletin

    Embattled Texas AG Paxton faces George P. Bush in GOP runoff (opens Herald Bulletin)

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    Herald Bulletin's feed description

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton put his job and ability to withstand legal troubles on the line Tuesday in a Republican primary runoff against George P.

  2. Insider

    RESULTS: Embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against George P. Bush in runoffs (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Texas is holding a number of high-stakes runoff elections for statewide and congressional seats on Tuesday.

  3. KHOU Houston

    All eyes on GOP runoff for Texas AG where incumbent Ken Paxton faces challenger George P. Bush (opens KHOU Houston)

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    KHOU Houston's feed description

    Bush is hoping to continue his family's political dynasty, but the most recent poll gave Paxton a double digit lead, despite being charged with multiple felonies.

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Race to Watch: GOP Runoff Between Texas AG Ken Paxton and George P. Bush (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    It is one of the most closely-watched primary runoffs in Texas: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush.

  5. Breitbart News

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Wins Runoff Election (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won his runoff election in the state’s Republican primary, according to an Associated Press projection.

  6. Fox News

    Trump-endorsed Texas Attorney General Paxton attributes election win to his record (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Ken Paxton attributes his win in the Texas attorney general primary election to his record

  7. KVIA El Paso

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will defeat challenger George P. Bush in GOP primary, CNN projects (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Gregory Krieg, CNN Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will win the Republican nomination for a third term in office, CNN projects, defeating state Land Commissioner George P. Bush in a runoff. Paxton, who has been beset by criminal probes and is under indictment, finished first in a four-way March…

  8. Delaware Public Media

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, endorsed by Trump, wins Republican primary (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    In a runoff primary election with George P. Bush, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pulled off a win. Paxton is embattled in legal issues but easily won over his Republican rival.

  9. Fox7 Austin

    Texas AG Ken Paxton defeats George P. Bush in GOP primary runoff (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Ken Paxton began by offering his condolences to the victims and their families in the deadly Uvalde school shooting, but then went on to declare victory in the runoff race.

  10. KIII Corpus Christi

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton easily defeats George P. Bush in GOP primary runoff (opens KIII Corpus Christi)

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    KIII Corpus Christi's feed description

    Bush campaigned on restoring integrity to the attorney general’s office and hit Paxton for his legal and ethical troubles.

  11. Sioux City Journal

    Texas Attorney General Paxton defeats Bush in GOP runoff (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won his Republican runoff election against Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush despite facing a slew of legal problems, including an FBI investigation and

  12. Fox News

    Trump-backed Ken Paxton wins Texas AG primary, leaving last Bush in elected office without a job (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Polls have closed in Texas, where Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing primary challenge from George P. Bush in Tuesday in the Republican primary runoff

  13. Tyler Morning Telegraph

    Texas AG Ken Paxton successfully fends off George P. Bush in GOP primary runoff (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)

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    Tyler Morning Telegraph's feed description

    Embattled incumbent Attorney General Ken Paxton beat out Land Commissioner George P. Bush on Tuesday in the Republican primary runoff as Texas GOP voters picked a beleaguered candidate with legal

  14. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will defeat challenger George P. Bush in GOP primary, CNN projects | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Gregory Krieg, CNN Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will win the Republican nomination for a third term in office, CNN projects, defeating state Land

  15. NBC News

    Texas AG Ken Paxton defeats George P. Bush in GOP primary in bid for re-election (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Paxton, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, sued to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

  16. The Week

  17. New York Times

    In Texas, Ken Paxton defeats George P. Bush in a G.O.P. runoff for attorney general. (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Mr. Paxton had leaned heavily on his endorsement from former President Donald J. Trump.

  18. Townhall

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Fends Off Challenge From George P. Bush (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    The Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, prevailed over primary challenger Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush in Tuesday's runoff election that drew as close as ten points in polls

  19. Fox26 Houston

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeats George P. Bush in GOP runoff (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won his Republican runoff election against Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush despite facing a slew of legal problems.

  20. KVUE

    Incumbent Ken Paxton wins Republican nomination for Texas attorney general (opens KVUE)

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    KVUE's feed description

    Paxton will face the Democratic nominee for Texas AG in the November election. Election Day is Nov. 8.

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