Cornyn Fights Paxton, Hunt in Heated Texas GOP Primary
February 10, 2026·14 days ago·via KERA News

Sen. John Cornyn battles Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt in the Republican primary for his Senate seat. Recent University of Houston polling shows Paxton leading with 38% support, Cornyn at 31% and Hunt at 17%, signaling a likely May runoff. Cornyn's allies have spent over $50 million on ads to bolster the incumbent amid clashes over conservatism and electability, with former President Trump yet to endorse.
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