Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:

...The marquee result: Ken Paxton defeats Senator John Cornyn, clarifying the race for Democratic nominee James Talarico and largely spelling the end of the old Republican guard: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/27/us/texas-republicans-ken-paxton-primary-aftermath.html

...Progress Texas endorsee Congressman Christian Menefee defeats fellow Congressman Al Green for the CD 18 nomination: https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/rep-christian-menefee-wins-democratic-primary-18th-house-133331048

...Progress Texas endorsee and former Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer scores a huge upset, narrowly defeating former Houston Mayor Annise Parker for the nomination for Harris County Judge: https://www.chron.com/politics/article/harris-county-judge-runoff-22277801.php

Happy Hour 244: Meet Four Rural Texas Democrats Running For Office!