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Bush Donates $5,000 to Cornyn Amid Tight Primary Race

4/16/2026

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Former President George W. Bush donated $5,000 to U.S. Senator John Cornyn's reelection bid in Texas, allocating $3,500 for the primary and $1,500 for the general.
Polls show Attorney General Ken Paxton leading U.S. Senator John Cornyn 45% to 43%.
John Cornyn's campaign reported raising $1.7 million in the first quarter, bringing total to $9 million.
Cornyn's campaign manager said his nomination is crucial to maintaining Texas's Republican majority.

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Former President George W. Bush donated $5,000 to U.S. Senator John Cornyn's reelection bid in Texas, allocating $3,500 for the primary and $1,500 for the general.
Polls show Attorney General Ken Paxton leading U.S. Senator John Cornyn 45% to 43%.
John Cornyn's campaign reported raising $1.7 million in the first quarter, bringing total to $9 million.
Cornyn's campaign manager said his nomination is crucial to maintaining Texas's Republican majority.