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Paxton Leads Texas GOP Senate Primary with 38% Support

2/10/2026

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leads the GOP U.S. Senate primary with 38% support among voters, ahead of U.S. Senator John Cornyn at 31% and Rep. Wesley Hunt at 17%, per University of Houston poll.
Paxton holds a 72% favorable rating, while Cornyn stands at 61%.
Paxton says his polling numbers have worsened for Cornyn since September despite spending.
Democratic primary features Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leads the GOP U.S. Senate primary with 38% support among voters, ahead of U.S. Senator John Cornyn at 31% and Rep. Wesley Hunt at 17%, per University of Houston poll.
Paxton holds a 72% favorable rating, while Cornyn stands at 61%.
Paxton says his polling numbers have worsened for Cornyn since September despite spending.
Democratic primary features Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico.