Paxton Ramps Up Bid to Oust Sen. Cornyn
February 16, 2026·28 days ago·via KTSA

Texas AG Ken Paxton intensifies his challenge against establishment Sen. John Cornyn in the March 3 GOP Senate primary, positioning himself as the true America First fighter to fire up Trump voters and secure the seat. Recent polls show a dead heat: Paxton edges Cornyn 38%-31% in one survey and leads hypothetical runoffs 51%-40%, while Emerson has them neck-and-neck at 27%-26% with Rep. Wesley Hunt at 16%-setting up a likely May showdown. Read more about this...