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Fact-check: The article incorrectly claims John Cornyn and Ken Paxton advanced to runoffs in the Texas primary, as verified reporting from NBC News and other sources confirms Cornyn won outright and Paxton was not in that race, making the article misleading despite the context of the Texas Primary Elections being real.
Cornyn, Paxton reach runoff; other takeaways from big election night
Texas and North Carolina held significant primary elections featuring new congressional maps. John Cornyn and Ken Paxton advanced to runoffs in Texas, while Republicans and Democrats both eye competitive races as new district boundaries debut in both states. The outcomes have implications for congressional majority control.