have a major projection.

CNN can now project that the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will defeat the incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn.

It's a huge win for President Trump, who upended this race in recent days by endorsing Paxton and declaring that Cornyn, who has served in the Senate for 24 years,

was not loyal enough to him.

This outcome has major implications for this November,

with Democrats sensing an opportunity to win this seat against Paxton,

who has been plagued by scandal during his political career.

To the people watching at home and to the people of the great state of Texas,

tonight we just made history.

I want to thank my family, my kids, my grandchildren, the Paxton Patriots, and every single person here today.

Without your love, your support, and your prayers, we would not be here tonight celebrating this incredible victory.

I'd also like to thank all of the grassroots, local state, and national leaders who supported this campaign, including Congressman Brandon Gill, who just spoke.

Lance Gooden, Congressman Nell's, Congressman Wesley Hunt, and Congressman Ronnie Jackson.

I'd also like to thank Scott. Wesley Hunt and Congressman Ronnie Jackson.

I'd also like to thank Scott Pressler and Turning Point Action and Turning Point Action for their endorsements.

And then there's one person who, I think you might know, President Donald J. Trump.

When everyone in Washington told him to abandon me and abandon the people of Texas, he didn't listen.

Instead, he gave his complete and total

endorsement. President Trump is the leader of our party and his endorsement in this most power

is the most powerful force in politics. And I'm honored to have his support and I look forward

to working with him in the Senate to deliver for Texas.

He's a threat to our prosperity and Texas economy. He said you can't be a Christian if you

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