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Paxton Leads Tight Texas Senate Race as Hunt Gains Momentum

2/6/2026

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Ken Paxton leads the Texas Republican Senate primary with 27%, ahead of Wesley Hunt at 25.7% and John Cornyn at 25.5%, per J.L. Partners.
The race has narrowed since two months ago.
If no candidate clears 50% on March 3, the top two face a runoff on May 26.
Wesley Hunt has momentum and the highest favorability among voters.
John Cornyn faces potential elimination due to weak MAGA Republican support.

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Story summary

Ken Paxton leads the Texas Republican Senate primary with 27%, ahead of Wesley Hunt at 25.7% and John Cornyn at 25.5%, per J.L. Partners.
The race has narrowed since two months ago.
If no candidate clears 50% on March 3, the top two face a runoff on May 26.
Wesley Hunt has momentum and the highest favorability among voters.
John Cornyn faces potential elimination due to weak MAGA Republican support.