2026 Republican Senate primary in Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading Sen. John Cornyn by 16 points in the 2026 Republican Senate primary, positioning himself as a pro-MAGA alternative to Cornyn. Cornyn faced backlash over gun control legislation and has two challengers including Paxton. In general election matchups, Cornyn leads by six points against potential Democratic challenger Colin Allred.
Key Points
- Paxton positioning himself as a pro-MAGA alternative to Cornyn
- Cornyn has held his Senate seat since 2002
- Trump has not endorsed Paxton yet
Pros
- Paxton leading by 16 points in the primary
- Cornyn leading by six points in general election matchups
Cons
- Cornyn facing backlash over gun control legislation
- Paxton impeached in 2023 on multiple charges