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.
Key Points
- Sen. John Cornyn announces re-election campaign
- Potential primary challenge from Ken Paxton
- Democrats may spend big bucks to flip a Senate seat in red Texas
- Importance of 2026 for Texas Democrats to show strength
Pros
- Potential for a competitive and interesting Senate race in Texas
- Opportunity for Texas Democrats to demonstrate their presence and strength
Cons
- Historical challenges for Democrats in turning Texas blue
- Difficulty in finding electable mainstream, moderate, pro-business Democrats in Texas