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Wesley Hunt Enters Senate Race, Challenges Cornyn

10/6/2025

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Wesley Hunt announced his Senate candidacy on October 6, 2025, challenging incumbent John Cornyn.
His entry complicates the Republican primary amid a rivalry between John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
He runs TV ads funded by a pro-Hunt super PAC.
He emphasizes his military background and says he can prioritize Texans' needs over the Cornyn–Paxton conflict.

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Story summary

Wesley Hunt announced his Senate candidacy on October 6, 2025, challenging incumbent John Cornyn.
His entry complicates the Republican primary amid a rivalry between John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
He runs TV ads funded by a pro-Hunt super PAC.
He emphasizes his military background and says he can prioritize Texans' needs over the Cornyn–Paxton conflict.