Cornyn, Paxton fight in GOP runoff for Texas Senate seat: "A battle for the soul of the Texas Republican Party"
Cornyn has spent more than $16 million on ads as Paxton trails in fundraising and some Republican voters may defect in November, analysts say.
- Early voting for the Texas GOP Senate runoff between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton began Monday and continues through Friday, May 22, with Election Day scheduled for Tuesday, May 26.
- The runoff was triggered after no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in the March primary, a Texas law requirement. Both campaigns have waged an intense ad war since then.
- Ad Impact Politics reports of the $20 million total Republican spending, more than $16 million has been spent by or for Cornyn, while nearly $4 million has been spent by or for Paxton.
- Cornyn's campaign released Deep Root Analytics data suggesting Paxton as nominee generates a "five to eight point drag" on Republican margins statewide, potentially affecting down-ballot races in November.
- The runoff winner will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in November's general election, giving the GOP nominee less than five months to prepare for the fall campaign.
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Trump makes long-awaited endorsement in Texas Senate battle between Paxton and Cornyn — just days before election
After months of sitting on the sidelines, President Trump has formally endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in what has become the most expensive Senate primary in US history.
Attorney General Ken Paxton campaigns for U.S. Senate race in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) - As the Republican Party primary runoff approaches on May 26, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was in Tyler today to campaign in Texas' U.S. Senate race. Monday's campaign stop marks Paxton's second visit to the Rose City in this campaign cycle as he faces off against incumbent U.S. Senator for Texas [...]
Races to Watch in Runoff Elections
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) — Early Voting has begun in McLennan County, and there are three big elections to keep an eye out for on both ballots. For the Republican ballot, the biggest race is for a senate spot with John Cornyn and Ken Paxton facing off for a chance to run against Democrat [...]
Cornyn, Paxton face high-stakes Texas Senate runoff
Texans can now cast their votes for the primary runoffs, including a high-profile Republican race for U.S. Senate between incumbent John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, with the early voting window running from May 18-May 22 and the election taking place on May 26.
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