Texas Senate Race 2026

Sen. John Cornyn announces re-election campaign in Texas, sparking potential competitive 2026 Senate showdown. Democrats may spend millions to try to flip a Senate seat blue in red Texas.

Sen. John Cornyn's 2026 re-election campaign amid potential primary challenge

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, seeks re-election amid potential primary challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Cornyn receives endorsement from Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Paxton, a Trump ally, criticizes Cornyn's conservative values. Cornyn, a former state senator, seeks to continue supporting President Trump's agenda.

Senate Republican leadership race

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) announces bid to lead Senate Republicans, challenging Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Scott emphasizes the need for change and transparency in Senate leadership.

Term Limits for Senate Leaders

Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell opposes the idea of term limits for Senate leaders, arguing that elections serve as term limits. His stance contradicts that of some fellow Republicans, such as Sen. John Cornyn, who supports term limits.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton teases potential 2026 primary challenge to Texas Sen. John Cornyn

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton teases potential 2026 primary challenge to Texas Sen. John Cornyn after he announced bid to succeed Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Paxton accuses Cornyn of being 'anti-Trump, anti-gun' and claims he is not conservative enough to lead Republicans in the Senate.

Senate Leadership Succession

Mitch McConnell announces he will step aside from GOP Senate leadership in November. Texas Senator John Cornyn enters the race to succeed him. Cornyn is one of the potential successors along with John Thune and John Barrasso. Cornyn highlights his track record of winning elections and building consensus in his pitch for leadership.

Senate GOP Leader Succession Battle

Mitch McConnell's exit as Senate GOP leader has sparked a succession battle among potential successors, including John Thune, John Cornyn, and John Barrasso. The race to replace McConnell is heating up among GOP senators, with other potential candidates like Rick Scott and Steve Daines also being considered.