Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins a Republican Senate runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and will face state Rep. James Talarico in the November general election, multiple outlets report. Coverage describes the matchup as difficult for Paxton and closely watched heading into the midterms. One recent series of reports highlights uncertainty among Republicans about low turnout in the primary, with some party members seeking explanations as the general election begins. Other reporting points to polling that shows Talarico holding a narrow lead over Paxton in hypothetical general election matchups. For example, one poll cited by The Hill finds Talarico ahead by about three percentage points, while a separate poll described by Newsweek and another The Hill post-runoff poll also shows a tight race. CBS News reports that after the Cornyn runoff results, Talarico attacks Paxton as “the most corrupt politician in America,” while Paxton receives support connected to former President Donald Trump. Forbes reports that betting odds shift after Trump’s endorsement of Paxton, reflecting heightened competitiveness as the race heats up.