Net Sentiment

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724 votes · 119th

Sitting Senator · Texas

John Cornyn

Republican (R)SenateTexas

Senator from Texas since 2002. Chair, United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control.

Since 2002@JohnCornynNext election IN 1 MO

39Days AwayNov 3, 2026

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Total Votes

922

Consensus

23%

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Net Sentiment · 724 votes

Most DiscussedDemocrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

Republicans Cornyn and Paxton in runoff in critical Texas Senate race - Reuters

Mixed

9 ART · 9 SRCMar 4, 2026

Trump Hardliners Raging Over His Expected Endorsement Of John Cornyn

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9 ART · 8 SRCMar 5, 2026

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▲Good Look

The Hill+1

3d ago

Two Republicans back GOP senator’s call for Trump Jr. probe

Cornyn publicly backed Curtis’s request for the Judiciary Committee to investigate Trump Jr.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

83%·17%

Law Enforcement Today

Mar 5

Texas Senate Candidate Pays For The Same Protection She Denies Voters

Senator John Cornyn is seeking reelection with an NSSF 'A' rating, contrasted in the article against his Democratic opponent's record.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal JusticeGun Policy

88%·12%

The-downballot

Apr 8

Morning Digest: Liberals expand majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court

Senator John Cornyn reported raising $9 million for his reelection campaign.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

71%·29%

Alternet.org

Feb 17

Conservative slams Texas' MAGA Senate candidate as 'serial adulterer of ill repute'

John Cornyn was endorsed for re-election by Erick Erickson as the responsible choice to protect the Republican Senate majority.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

86%·14%

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◆Mixed & Info

The Philadelphia Inquirer+1

3d ago

Bush and Cornyn leave out Paxton as they raise cash for Senate candidates

Cornyn hosted a fundraiser for Republican Senate candidates that did not include Texas nominee Ken Paxton.

Republican worries Trump push a massive mistake — that could 'blow up the Senate'

Senator Cornyn questioned whether Republicans should remain sidelined while Democrats eventually move to destroy the filibuster anyway.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

56%·44%

WhoWhatWhy

Apr 14

Trump Gives Democrats a Texas-Sized Gift

Senator John Cornyn is facing a contentious runoff against Ken Paxton while waiting for a potential endorsement from Donald Trump.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

44%·56%

San Juan Daily Star+8

Mar 5

Trump says he will endorse in Texas Senate race.

Senator John Cornyn is headed to a runoff against Ken Paxton as Donald Trump prepares to weigh in on the race.

Ethics/CorruptionEconomyVoting Rights

44%·56%

The New York Times+5

Mar 5

John Cornyn’s Biggest Challenges as Republican Senate Primary Heads for Runoff in Texas - The New York Times

Senator John Cornyn is facing a difficult runoff election in Texas against a challenger from the right wing of his party.

Ethics/CorruptionGun PolicyVoting Rights

42%·58%

The American Spectator+1

Mar 5

The Incredibly, Unacceptably Weird James Talarico

Senator John Cornyn is headed to a Republican primary runoff after failing to secure a majority of the vote.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigrationVoting Rights

36%·64%

marytrump.org

Mar 5

The Daily Wrap Up

Senator Cornyn failed to win a majority in the Texas Republican primary, heading to a runoff against Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

29%·71%

bradblog.com

Mar 5

Why Are We In Iran? And How Do We Get Out?; Also: Midterm Primary Results in TX, NC, AR: 'BradCast' 3/4/2026

Senator John Cornyn has been forced into a Republican runoff against Ken Paxton for his Texas Senate seat.

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryVoting Rights

30%·70%

Washington Examiner

Apr 14

Senate GOP eyes midterm calendar ahead of Samuel Alito retirement decision

Senator John Cornyn suggested that a Supreme Court vacancy could serve as a 'great rallying point' for Republican voters in the midterms.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

57%·43%

Newsmax+2

Apr 8

Paxton Gains Endorsement in Texas Senate Race

Senator John Cornyn is defending his seat against a primary challenge from Ken Paxton as polls show a tightening race.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

40%·60%

Washington Examiner+3

Apr 15

Talarico campaign notches $27 million in first quarter

Senator John Cornyn raised $9 million as he faces a competitive runoff against Ken Paxton for the Republican nomination.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingEconomy

44%·56%

WDIV+4

Apr 16

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton combined for $4.2 million in fundraising, trailing their Democratic challenger.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingEconomy

33%·67%

NBC News

Apr 17

Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze New Jersey House special election results

Senator John Cornyn is heading to a runoff in the Texas Senate Republican primary against Ken Paxton.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

50%·50%

WTOP News+4

Apr 16

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

Senator Jon Cornyn is currently engaged in a competitive GOP runoff in Texas while being out-raised by his Democratic challenger.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

43%·57%

Associated Press+8

Mar 4

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff - AP News

Senator John Cornyn is heading to a primary runoff after failing to secure a majority against Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionVoting Rights

46%·54%

▼Bad Look

The National Pulse

Apr 22

WATCH: How RNC Insiders Prioritized Cornyn & Lindsey Graham Over Virginia’s Gerrymandering.

Senator John Cornyn is accused of receiving excessive RNC funding at the expense of other strategic Republican priorities.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

18%·82%

The National Pulse

Apr 17

Senate Passes Brief Extension of FISA Surveillance Powers After Fight Among House GOP.

Cornyn was criticized for allegedly receiving excessive RNC funding at the expense of local Virginia redistricting efforts.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingDefense/Military

14%·86%

Free Republic

Mar 5

Trump can't win in 2024, says Texas Sen. John Cornyn: 'Trump's time has passed him by.'

Senator John Cornyn is facing intense primary pressure after previously stating that Donald Trump's political time had passed him by.

Ethics/CorruptionVoting Rights

27%·73%

Mediaite

Apr 17

Steve Bannon Gets Laughed at When He Touts Banning Sharia Law in Texas: ‘That’s Funny?’

Bannon criticized John Cornyn for spending millions in an attempt to defeat Ken Paxton, claiming Cornyn's 'playbook' is failing.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionImmigration

18%·82%

TPM – Talking Points Memo

Mar 11

A Tetchy Cornyn Shoves a Hand in the Camera When Pressed on His Filibuster Flip-Flop

Senator John Cornyn is facing scrutiny for reversing his stance on the filibuster and physically blocking a reporter's camera.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

14%·86%

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The Philadelphia Inquirer+1

3d ago

Bush and Cornyn leave out Paxton as they raise cash for Senate candidates

Cornyn hosted a fundraiser for Republican Senate candidates that did not include Texas nominee Ken Paxton.

Two Republicans back GOP senator’s call for Trump Jr. probe

Cornyn publicly backed Curtis’s request for the Judiciary Committee to investigate Trump Jr.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

83%·17%

The National Pulse

Apr 22

WATCH: How RNC Insiders Prioritized Cornyn & Lindsey Graham Over Virginia’s Gerrymandering.

Senator John Cornyn is accused of receiving excessive RNC funding at the expense of other strategic Republican priorities.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

18%·82%

The National Pulse

Apr 17

Senate Passes Brief Extension of FISA Surveillance Powers After Fight Among House GOP.

Cornyn was criticized for allegedly receiving excessive RNC funding at the expense of local Virginia redistricting efforts.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

14%·86%

Raw Story

Mar 16

Republican worries Trump push a massive mistake — that could 'blow up the Senate'

Senator Cornyn questioned whether Republicans should remain sidelined while Democrats eventually move to destroy the filibuster anyway.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

56%·44%

WhoWhatWhy

Apr 14

Trump Gives Democrats a Texas-Sized Gift

Senator John Cornyn is facing a contentious runoff against Ken Paxton while waiting for a potential endorsement from Donald Trump.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

44%·56%

San Juan Daily Star+8

Mar 5

Trump says he will endorse in Texas Senate race.

Senator John Cornyn is headed to a runoff against Ken Paxton as Donald Trump prepares to weigh in on the race.

Ethics/CorruptionEconomy

44%·56%

The New York Times+5

Mar 5

John Cornyn’s Biggest Challenges as Republican Senate Primary Heads for Runoff in Texas - The New York Times

Senator John Cornyn is facing a difficult runoff election in Texas against a challenger from the right wing of his party.

Ethics/CorruptionGun Policy

42%·58%

The American Spectator+1

Mar 5

The Incredibly, Unacceptably Weird James Talarico

Senator John Cornyn is headed to a Republican primary runoff after failing to secure a majority of the vote.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigration

36%·64%

marytrump.org

Mar 5

The Daily Wrap Up

Senator Cornyn failed to win a majority in the Texas Republican primary, heading to a runoff against Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

29%·71%

Law Enforcement Today

Mar 5

Texas Senate Candidate Pays For The Same Protection She Denies Voters

Senator John Cornyn is seeking reelection with an NSSF 'A' rating, contrasted in the article against his Democratic opponent's record.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

88%·12%

bradblog.com

Mar 5

Why Are We In Iran? And How Do We Get Out?; Also: Midterm Primary Results in TX, NC, AR: 'BradCast' 3/4/2026

Senator John Cornyn has been forced into a Republican runoff against Ken Paxton for his Texas Senate seat.

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

30%·70%

Free Republic

Mar 5

Trump can't win in 2024, says Texas Sen. John Cornyn: 'Trump's time has passed him by.'

Senator John Cornyn is facing intense primary pressure after previously stating that Donald Trump's political time had passed him by.

Ethics/CorruptionVoting Rights

27%·73%

Washington Examiner

Apr 14

Senate GOP eyes midterm calendar ahead of Samuel Alito retirement decision

Senator John Cornyn suggested that a Supreme Court vacancy could serve as a 'great rallying point' for Republican voters in the midterms.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

57%·43%

Newsmax+2

Apr 8

Paxton Gains Endorsement in Texas Senate Race

Senator John Cornyn is defending his seat against a primary challenge from Ken Paxton as polls show a tightening race.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

40%·60%

The-downballot

Apr 8

Morning Digest: Liberals expand majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court

Senator John Cornyn reported raising $9 million for his reelection campaign.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

71%·29%

Washington Examiner+3

Apr 15

Talarico campaign notches $27 million in first quarter

Senator John Cornyn raised $9 million as he faces a competitive runoff against Ken Paxton for the Republican nomination.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

44%·56%

WDIV+4

Apr 16

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton combined for $4.2 million in fundraising, trailing their Democratic challenger.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

33%·67%

NBC News

Apr 17

Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze New Jersey House special election results

Senator John Cornyn is heading to a runoff in the Texas Senate Republican primary against Ken Paxton.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

50%·50%

WTOP News+4

Apr 16

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

Senator Jon Cornyn is currently engaged in a competitive GOP runoff in Texas while being out-raised by his Democratic challenger.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

43%·57%

Mediaite

Apr 17

Steve Bannon Gets Laughed at When He Touts Banning Sharia Law in Texas: ‘That’s Funny?’

Bannon criticized John Cornyn for spending millions in an attempt to defeat Ken Paxton, claiming Cornyn's 'playbook' is failing.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

18%·82%

Associated Press+8

Mar 4

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff - AP News

Senator John Cornyn is heading to a primary runoff after failing to secure a majority against Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

46%·54%

TPM – Talking Points Memo

Mar 11

A Tetchy Cornyn Shoves a Hand in the Camera When Pressed on His Filibuster Flip-Flop

Senator John Cornyn is facing scrutiny for reversing his stance on the filibuster and physically blocking a reporter's camera.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

14%·86%

Alternet.org

Feb 17

Conservative slams Texas' MAGA Senate candidate as 'serial adulterer of ill repute'

John Cornyn was endorsed for re-election by Erick Erickson as the responsible choice to protect the Republican Senate majority.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

86%·14%

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Senior U.S. Senator from Texas and former Texas Attorney General.

Born

Feb 2, 1952 (age 74)

District

Texas — Senate

Office

517 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

Phone

202-224-2934

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Republicans Cornyn and Paxton in runoff in critical Texas Senate race - Reuters

Trump Hardliners Raging Over His Expected Endorsement Of John Cornyn

Articles

Two Republicans back GOP senator’s call for Trump Jr. probe

Texas Senate Candidate Pays For The Same Protection She Denies Voters

Morning Digest: Liberals expand majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court

Conservative slams Texas' MAGA Senate candidate as 'serial adulterer of ill repute'

Bush and Cornyn leave out Paxton as they raise cash for Senate candidates

Republican worries Trump push a massive mistake — that could 'blow up the Senate'

Trump Gives Democrats a Texas-Sized Gift

Trump says he will endorse in Texas Senate race.

John Cornyn’s Biggest Challenges as Republican Senate Primary Heads for Runoff in Texas - The New York Times

The Incredibly, Unacceptably Weird James Talarico

The Daily Wrap Up

Why Are We In Iran? And How Do We Get Out?; Also: Midterm Primary Results in TX, NC, AR: 'BradCast' 3/4/2026

Senate GOP eyes midterm calendar ahead of Samuel Alito retirement decision

Paxton Gains Endorsement in Texas Senate Race

Talarico campaign notches $27 million in first quarter

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze New Jersey House special election results

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff - AP News

WATCH: How RNC Insiders Prioritized Cornyn & Lindsey Graham Over Virginia’s Gerrymandering.

Senate Passes Brief Extension of FISA Surveillance Powers After Fight Among House GOP.

Trump can&#x27;t win in 2024, says Texas Sen. John Cornyn: &#x27;Trump&#x27;s time has passed him by.&#x27;

Steve Bannon Gets Laughed at When He Touts Banning Sharia Law in Texas: ‘That’s Funny?’

A Tetchy Cornyn Shoves a Hand in the Camera When Pressed on His Filibuster Flip-Flop

Bush and Cornyn leave out Paxton as they raise cash for Senate candidates

Two Republicans back GOP senator’s call for Trump Jr. probe

WATCH: How RNC Insiders Prioritized Cornyn & Lindsey Graham Over Virginia’s Gerrymandering.

Senate Passes Brief Extension of FISA Surveillance Powers After Fight Among House GOP.

Republican worries Trump push a massive mistake — that could 'blow up the Senate'

Trump Gives Democrats a Texas-Sized Gift

Trump says he will endorse in Texas Senate race.

John Cornyn’s Biggest Challenges as Republican Senate Primary Heads for Runoff in Texas - The New York Times

The Incredibly, Unacceptably Weird James Talarico

The Daily Wrap Up

Texas Senate Candidate Pays For The Same Protection She Denies Voters

Why Are We In Iran? And How Do We Get Out?; Also: Midterm Primary Results in TX, NC, AR: 'BradCast' 3/4/2026

Trump can&#x27;t win in 2024, says Texas Sen. John Cornyn: &#x27;Trump&#x27;s time has passed him by.&#x27;

Senate GOP eyes midterm calendar ahead of Samuel Alito retirement decision

Paxton Gains Endorsement in Texas Senate Race

Morning Digest: Liberals expand majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court

Talarico campaign notches $27 million in first quarter

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze New Jersey House special election results

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

Steve Bannon Gets Laughed at When He Touts Banning Sharia Law in Texas: ‘That’s Funny?’

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff - AP News

A Tetchy Cornyn Shoves a Hand in the Camera When Pressed on His Filibuster Flip-Flop

Conservative slams Texas' MAGA Senate candidate as 'serial adulterer of ill repute'

Trump can't win in 2024, says Texas Sen. John Cornyn: 'Trump's time has passed him by.'

Trump can't win in 2024, says Texas Sen. John Cornyn: 'Trump's time has passed him by.'