US EditionCornyn losing to primary rival in poll from top GOP super PAC
- A recent April 27-May 1 Republican primary poll shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leading Senator John Cornyn by 16 points for the 2026 Senate race.
- A poll conducted for the Senate Leadership Fund super PAC, which supports Mitch McConnell, highlights increasing difficulties for Cornyn despite his lengthy service since 2002.
- In a two-way match, Paxton received 56% to Cornyn's 40%, while a three-way contest including Rep. Wesley Hunt showed Paxton at 44%, Cornyn at 34%, and Hunt at 19%.
- SLF Communications Director Chris Gustafson claimed that John Cornyn holds a stronger early standing compared to Ken Paxton, despite polling data indicating otherwise.
- These polling results suggest a competitive primary that could weaken Cornyn's position and affect the GOP's hold on the Texas Senate seat in 2026.
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Bombshell polls out of Texas
The Senate Leadership Fund.. a Republican group that ensures that status quo Republicans are elected to the Senate, dropped the bombshell results of a poll for the 2026 Senate race in Texas. Paxton is dominating Cornyn in the Republican primary poll...
New Poll: Texas AG Paxton Has Big Lead Over Sen. Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leads Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, by more than double digits in a poll commissioned by the Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), a super PAC supporting Cornyn. Paxton leads Cornyn 56% to 40%, two people briefed on the survey told Punchbowl News. Both candidates were polled against former Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, who challenged Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, last year, with Cornyn leading Allred by six points and Paxton trail…
Cornyn losing to primary rival in poll from top GOP super PAC
Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R) is significantly trailing state Attorney General Ken Paxton in an internal GOP primary poll conducted by a super PAC supporting the incumbent, pointing to a potentially challenging reelection bid.
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