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Cornyn says closed primaries could backfire on Texas GOP, breaking with Abbott, Paxton
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By Samanta Habashy The Texas Tribune , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on Cornyn's position and the efforts to close the primaries are available from the Denton Record-Chronicle.
Senator John Cornyn has expressed opposition to closing the state's GOP primaries. This stance puts him at odds with other prominent Texas Republicans. Cornyn's concerns center on the potential consequences of such a move.
Further details on Cornyn's position and the efforts to close the primaries are available from the Denton Record-Chronicle. The senator's warning suggests that closing the primaries could have significant implications for the Texas GOP's status.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: Denton Record-Chronicle ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Senator John Cornyn has expressed opposition to closing the state's GOP primaries. This stance puts him at odds with other prominent Texas Republicans. Cornyn's concerns center on the potential…
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