US EditionCornyn Trailing Paxton by 22 Points in Texas GOP Senate Primary: Poll
- A poll published on June 3, 2025, indicates that Ken Paxton holds a 22-point advantage over Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary for the Texas Senate seat.
- The poll, released by the Educational Freedom Institute and carried out by Robert Blizzard, shows a notable change in voter preferences, though Cornyn's campaign has rejected its findings, alleging partiality.
- Paxton leads especially among very conservative and MAGA-aligned voters, with 60% and 35% support respectively, while Cornyn struggles to win over these groups.
- Senate incumbent Cornyn faces backlash for his moderate stance and support of gun control measures, distancing himself from the core America First agenda, while Paxton highlights his conservative principles despite ongoing legal issues.
- Unless Cornyn gains a significant political boost, such as a Trump endorsement, Paxton’s momentum suggests Texas Republicans may nominate a new senator in 2026.
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‘Silly Season’: GOP Senator Now Trailing Opponent In Poll By Over 20 Points, Though Race Far From Over
Sen. John Cornyn continues to lag behind his 2026 GOP primary opponent Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, with one new poll showing him down by over 20 points.
John Cornyn Trails Texas AG Paxton by Double Digits in GOP Primary: Poll - The Pennsylvania Daily Star
Longtime Texas Sen. John Cornyn, R, appears vulnerable to a primary challenge from conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the current state attorney general, a recent poll has shown. Paxton led Cornyn in a one-on-one match up, with 50% of Republican primary voters backing him, to the incumbent's 28%, in a recent UpOne Insights survey. The post John Cornyn Trails Texas AG Paxton by Double Digits in GOP Primary: Poll appeared first on The Pennsylvania…
John Cornyn Trails Texas AG Paxton by Double Digits in GOP Primary: Poll | The Star News Network
by Ben Whedon Longtime Texas Sen. John Cornyn, R, appears vulnerable to a primary challenge from conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the current state attorney general, a recent poll has shown. Paxton led Cornyn in a one-on-one match up, with 50% of Republican primary voters backing him, to the incumbent’s 28%, in a recent UpOne Insights survey. The attorney general increased his lead in what the poll called an “informed ballot test.” In that s…
Paxton Holds Massive Lead Over Cornyn In Early Texas Senate Primary Poll
A new poll suggests that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a commanding lead over incumbent Senator John Cornyn among Republican primary voters, as the 2026 Senate race begins to take shape. The survey, conducted by GOP pollster Robert Blizzard for the Educational Freedom Institute, indicates Paxton is ahead of Cornyn by more than 20 […] Paxton Holds Massive Lead Over Cornyn In Early Texas Senate Primary Poll
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