US EditionTexas GOP Senate primary heads to runoff, with Cornyn, Paxton on ballot
The Texas GOP Senate primary drew nearly $100 million in spending and forced a May 26 runoff as no candidate secured a majority vote due to a split field.
- On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton were projected to advance to a runoff after DecisionDesk showed Cornyn at about 43.2% and Paxton at 40.3%, with no candidate reaching 50%.
- A crowded GOP field and Wesley Hunt's entry in October split votes, preventing any candidate from clearing 50%, leading to a May 26 runoff.
- Big ad buys and outside groups intensified a GOP rift and drew national attention, with Cornyn and allied super PACs spending heavily to highlight his record in the costliest Senate primary ever, topping $125 million, while national parties watched closely.
- The outcome in Texas feeds into a broader battle where Republicans must defend many seats while Democrats hunt pickups, with Cook rating the race as 'Likely Republican' and Kalshi giving 50% odds.
- Early voting runs May 18 through May 22, with the winner facing Crockett or Talarico in the Nov. 3 general election.
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Cornyn, Paxton Advance to Runoff in GOP Primary
Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton will compete in a May runoff for the Republican nomination for US Senate. Cornyn, who is seeking a fifth term, and Paxton were the top finishers in a three-way contest Tuesday with Rep. Wesley Hunt. No candidate hit the 50% vote...
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Results called for GOP Texas Senate primary after months of all-out brawl
After months of intense fighting, the Texas Republican Senate primary has been called: incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and MAGA attorney general Ken Paxton are headed to a runoff.The runoff election will be held on May 26, with early voting beginning on May 18. Cornyn, the incumbent senator, has bee...
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