AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTexas Runoff Shock: Ken Paxton crushed John Cornyn in the GOP U.S. Senate primary runoff, setting up a November showdown with Democrat James Talarico—while Cornyn conceded and vowed to back the ticket. Campaign Fireworks: Talarico wasted no time, calling Paxton “the most corrupt politician in America” in an early attack ad as Paxton thanked Trump for the endorsement. Down-Ballot Momentum: In the Texas AG runoff, Mayes Middleton beat Chip Roy and will face Nathan Johnson in November. San Antonio Spotlight: Johnny Garcia won the Democratic nomination in TX-35, defeating Maureen Galindo after backlash over her “American Zionists” detention rhetoric. Election-Day Reality Check: Central Texas polling saw no major issues, though some waits popped up. Energy & Markets: Oil prices ticked up as Iran deal hopes cooled after U.S. strikes, keeping Strait of Hormuz reopening in focus. Legal Fight Watch: Greenbrier’s new lending deal is being challenged, with the current lender asking a court for receivership.
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