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Texas Senate GOP runoff: Paxton narrowly leads Cornyn in latest poll

A University of Houston poll found Paxton narrowly ahead of John Cornyn in the Republican Senate runoff.

Texas Senate GOP runoff: Paxton narrowly leads Cornyn in latest poll
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A University of Houston poll found Ken Paxton narrowly leading John Cornyn among likely Republican voters ahead of the May 26 Texas Senate runoff. The poll also measured voter preferences in other Republican runoff races.

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate in the Texas runoff

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent senator and Republican Senate candidate in the Texas runoff

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Democratic Senate nominee and hypothetical general-election opponent

Chip Roy
R · TX-21

U.S. representative and Republican candidate for state attorney general

Wesley Hunt
R · TX-38

U.S. representative whose March supporters were included in the runoff polling

ALSO MENTIONED  Bo French, Republican railroad commissioner runoff candidate; Jim Wright, Incumbent railroad commissioner and Republican runoff candidate; Mayes Middleton, State senator and Republican candidate for state attorney general

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University of Houston Poll Finds Paxton Leading Cornyn in Texas Runoff

A University of Houston poll put Ken Paxton at 48% and John Cornyn at 45% among likely Republican runoff voters, a gap within the poll’s margin of error. Left-leaning outlets report the narrow poll lead and also highlight reports of donor reluctance and fundraising difficulties. Center outlets present the result as a close or statistically tied contest. Right-leaning outlets report the narrow lead and add Paxton’s campaign ad criticizing Cornyn’s past immigration remarks.

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