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Incumbents Face Primary Challenges Amid Party Tensions

2/13/2026

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In Texas, three Republican incumbents, including U.S. Senator John Cornyn, face right-wing challengers who question loyalty to Trump.
Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt criticize U.S. Senator John Cornyn's past immigration and gun votes.
In North Carolina, Democratic Representative Valerie Foushee faces a primary from progressive candidate Allam, who argues Foushee has not acted urgently on key issues.
The dynamic reflects intra-party tensions as incumbents navigate pressures from their bases.

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Story summary

In Texas, three Republican incumbents, including U.S. Senator John Cornyn, face right-wing challengers who question loyalty to Trump.
Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt criticize U.S. Senator John Cornyn's past immigration and gun votes.
In North Carolina, Democratic Representative Valerie Foushee faces a primary from progressive candidate Allam, who argues Foushee has not acted urgently on key issues.
The dynamic reflects intra-party tensions as incumbents navigate pressures from their bases.