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Texas Senate primary: Republicans John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt face off

Paxton will compete against Cornyn in the runoff for the Republican Senate nomination.

Texas Senate primary: Republicans John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt face off
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt were competing in the Texas Republican Senate primary, but no candidate won outright. Cornyn and Paxton will face each other in a May 26 runoff for the Republican nomination.

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Ken Paxton R · TX
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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate

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Wesley Hunt
R · TX-38

U.S. representative and Republican Senate candidate

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John Cornyn
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Incumbent senator seeking the Republican nomination

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Texas state representative and possible Democratic Senate nominee

U.S. representative and possible Democratic Senate nominee

Donald Trump
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President of the United States

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Cornyn and Paxton Advance to Texas Senate Runoff

Outlets agree that Ken Paxton and John Cornyn advanced from the Texas Republican Senate primary to a runoff, leaving the nomination undecided. Left-leaning outlets connect Paxton to broader changes in conservative politics and highlight his refusal to leave the race despite Trump's potential intervention. Center outlets emphasize the runoff and uncertainty around Trump's endorsement, with some assessing Republican general-election stakes. Right-leaning outlets focus on Trump's pending choice and its potential effect on the contest, including party unity, campaign costs and competing campaign strategies.

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