Top GOP senator reveals he’s closing gap in heated primary amid opponent’s alleged affair scandal
Blockbuster Battle Brewing in Texas Senate Primary as Cornyn and Paxton Face Off
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EXCLUSIVE – With just six months to go until Texas kicks off primary season in the 2026 midterm elections, the showdown between longtime Republican Sen. John Cornyn and his GOP challenger, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, is heating up.
Paxton, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, initially held a comfortable lead over Cornyn in early polling. However, recent surveys indicate a narrowing gap between the two candidates in what has become a fiercely contested and costly campaign.
“Despite early predictions of Senator Cornyn’s demise, the current state of the race tells a different story,” states a memo released by the Cornyn campaign.
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The memo highlights Paxton’s recent controversies, including his wife filing for divorce and allegations of mortgage fraud, as factors that have impacted the race dynamics.
During an interview on Fox Business, Paxton refuted the allegations against him and accused Cornyn of spreading falsehoods.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, seen during the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is primary challenging Republican Sen. John Cornyn in the 2026 election. (Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Paxton dismissed the polls indicating a close race and emphasized his support for Trump, contrasting it with Cornyn’s alleged lack of loyalty to the former president.
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The ongoing battle is drawing significant financial support from key players on both sides, with Cornyn receiving backing from Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the NRSC, while Paxton remains a vocal advocate of Trump’s agenda.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, seen at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, is running for re-election next year. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Amidst the intensifying race, the possibility of a third Republican contender, Rep. Wesley Hunt, entering the Senate primary looms large. Hunt, a rising star within the MAGA movement, has been contemplating a run with the support of Trump’s political team.
As the battle for the Senate seat in Texas escalates, political observers anticipate a fierce contest leading up to the primary elections.
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