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Texas Congressman Claims Rival Campaign Endangered His Family

2/18/2026

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Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Tex.) filed a police report after a rival campaign staffer posted his personal information online, including his Social Security number and home address.
Hunt said the Cornyn campaign doxxed his family and endangered them.
Matt Mackowiak, the staffer involved, said the documents were public records.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticized the Cornyn campaign for the incident.
Early voting for the GOP primary began February 17, 2026.

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Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Tex.) filed a police report after a rival campaign staffer posted his personal information online, including his Social Security number and home address.
Hunt said the Cornyn campaign doxxed his family and endangered them.
Matt Mackowiak, the staffer involved, said the documents were public records.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticized the Cornyn campaign for the incident.
Early voting for the GOP primary began February 17, 2026.