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Texas Senate Race: Cornyn Trails Paxton by 16 Points

5/19/2025

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In Texas, the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate is heating up as Sen. John Cornyn lags behind Attorney General Ken Paxton by a staggering 16 points in a recent poll. With Congressman Wesley Hunt considering a run, Cornyn cautions that Paxton's nomination could threaten the party's chances against Democrats come November.

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In Texas, the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate is heating up as Sen. John Cornyn lags behind Attorney General Ken Paxton by a staggering 16 points in a recent poll. With Congressman Wesley Hunt considering a run, Cornyn cautions that Paxton's nomination could threaten the party's chances against Democrats come November.