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SITTING SENATOR · TEXAS · REPUBLICANSITTING SENATOR · TEXAS · REP
John Cornyn
John Cornyn has represented Texas in the U.S. Senate since November 2002. Lost the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for re-election.
Before entering the Senate, Cornyn served as a Texas judge and as state attorney general from 1999 to 2002. Cornyn served as Senate minority whip from 2013 to 2015 and majority whip from 2015 to 2019.
Cornyn earned a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity University in 1973, a Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1977, and a Master of Laws from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1995. Cornyn served as a judge with Texas's 37th District Court from 1985 to 1991 and as a justice on the Texas Supreme Court from 1991 to 1997, then served as Texas attorney general from 1999 to 2002. First elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002, Cornyn served as Senate minority whip from 2013 to 2015 and Senate majority whip from 2015 to 2019.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In Senate
- Since Nov 2002
- Age
- 74
- Committees
- 7 · 3 chair
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- SENATE SINCE
- 2002
- COMMITTEES
- 7
- AGE
- 74
Photo: GPO Pictorial Directory, 119th Congress / Public domain
NOT ON THE BALLOTSen. Cornyn lost the March 3, 2026 primary and will not be on the 2026 ballot for this seat.THE RACE FOR THIS SEAT →
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John Cornyn at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 5 PTS IN 30 DAYS+6
▲ 1,841 GOOD LOOK3,489 VOTES1,648 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 128 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETJohn Cornyn’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 99%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 13 of 915 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 100%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 100%
- Level with the median Senate Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 64%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 43%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 24%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 11%
- Out of committee or further: 30 of 127 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
AUG 08Amendment: To strike section 2019NAY
JUN 04Amendment: To reallocate funds that would have been used for the Anti-Weaponization Fund…YEA
JUL 01Amendment: To terminate wind and solar creditsYEA
SENATE · 119TH CONGRESSJohn Cornyn’s voting record
Bills sponsored by John Cornyn in the 119th Congress
127Sponsored
30Out of cmte
16Passed Senate
3Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored127
Out of committee30
Passed Senate16
Became law3
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. 1884 | Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025LAW | Became law | 21 COSPON. |
| S. 1071 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Became law | 1 COSPON. |
| S. 1596 | Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Became law | 1 COSPON. |
| S. 1041 | Affordable Prescriptions for Patients ActCOMMERCE | Passed Senate | 3 COSPON. |
| S. 4394 | Promoting Police Leadership ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Passed Senate | 14 COSPON. |
| S. 1890 | Carla Walker ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Passed Senate | 3 COSPON. |
| S. 2934 | Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025LAW | Passed Senate | 1 COSPON. |
| S. 2132 | CLEAR Path ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Passed Senate | 4 COSPON. |
| S. 4123 | End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Passed Senate | 0 COSPON. |
| S. 3021 | ENFORCE ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Passed Senate | 3 COSPON. |
| S. 2584 | Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Passed Senate | 2 COSPON. |
| S. 2950 | Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Passed Senate | 8 COSPON. |
Plus 323 bills cosponsored this Congress.
John Cornyn’s committee assignments
SUBCOMMITTEESNo subcommittee assignments
Finance
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESInternational Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness (Chair)Energy, Natural Resources, and InfrastructureTaxation and IRS Oversight
Judiciary
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESBorder Security and Immigration (Chair)Crime and CounterterrorismPrivacy, Technology, and the LawConstitution
Foreign Relations
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESAfrica and Global Health PolicyEast Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity PolicyWestern Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
John Cornyn’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1984 – PRESENT
OFFICE
District Judge 1984–90Texas Attorney General 1999–02U.S. Senate · Texas 2002–
LEADERSHIPSenate Minority Whip 2013–15Senate Majority Whip 2015–19
ALSO: Chair, United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control 2025–
- 2025 – NOWChair, United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
- 2002 – NOWU.S. Senate · Texas
- 2015 – 19Senate Majority Whip
- 2013 – 15Senate Minority Whip
- 1999 – 02Texas Attorney General
- 1984 – 90District Judge
- BORN
- February 2, 1952 · Houston, Texas
- OCCUPATION
- lawyer
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Trinity University, 1973 · Juris Doctor, St. Mary's University School of Law, 1977 · Master of Laws, University of Virginia School of Law, 1995 · Kilgore College
2026 election: Texas Senate
NEXT ELECTION · CLASS II SEAT
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+9.6NOT ON BALLOT
PAST RESULTS
2026U.S. Senate · Texas · PrimaryLOST36.2%
2020U.S. Senate · Texas53.5%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 TEXAS SENATE RACE →John Cornyn’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · FULL ELECTION · 2021–26
- $14M
- CASH ON HAND
- $542K
- SPENT
- $12M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $3.8M · 70.9%
- PACs
- $1.5M · 27.9%
- Party
- $62K · 1.2%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $1.1M
- Earmarked gifts · 498 donors
- $1.1M
- From the PAC itself
- $10K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
TOP DONORS
Wahid, Ron Mr.Magellan Investment Holdings · CEO$26K
Childers, Douglas Bradley Mr.Archrock · MANAGER$25K
Scott, William F. Mr.Trans-Global Solutions · CEO$14K
Wyler, Gregory Thane Mr.One Webb · CEO$14K
Bergstrom, Hans Dr.Retired · RETIRED$14K
Smith, Michael S. Mr.Freeport Lng Development L. P. · FOUNDER/ CEO$14K
Smith, Iris Mrs.Self-Employed · CREATIVE ARTS$14K
Morrill, Frank S. Mr.Retired · RETIRED$12K
Morrill, Deborah Ms.Retired · RETIRED$12K
Stanton, John Mr. Jr.Retired · RETIRED$10K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $6.7M
- OPPOSING
- $4.3M
Texans For A Conservative Majority$5.3M / $0
Lone Star Liberty PAC$0 / $3.6M
Fighting For Texas$0 / $700K
National Association Of Realtors Political Action Committee$506K / $0
Clearpath Action Fund, INC.$493K / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$3.9M
Transfers$2.3M
Administrative$1.4M
Advertising$688K
Materials$123K
How to contact John Cornyn
WASHINGTON, D.C.
517 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510(202) 224-2934Call (202) 224-2934ONLINE
Websitecornyn.senate.gov
Contact formcornyn.senate.gov
YouTubesenjohncornyn
Facebooksen.johncornyn
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