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He's challenging US Sen. John Cornyn in 2026 GOP primary

Austin American-Statesman · 7h

Ken Paxton v. John Cornyn is shaping up to be a bare-knuckle primary battle for US Senate

Both candidates for the March 2026 primary come out swinging as the early jockeying for one of the top political prizes in Texas gets under way.

Associated Press News on MSN · 5h

Cornyn, Paxton trade early attacks in closely watched Texas GOP Senate primary

A supercharged U.S. Senate GOP primary in Texas between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton is kicking off with personal attacks and expectations of a high-spending race in a year when Senate Republicans will be defending key seats and targeting others in 2026.

Roll Call · 23h

Ken Paxton launches primary challenge to John Cornyn in Texas

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s decision to challenge Sen. John Cornyn sets up what’s likely to be a bitter and expensive Republican primary – and a battle for President Donald Trump’s endorsement.

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Ken Paxton’s departure creates competitive AG primary in 2026

With Ken Paxton running for Senate against Republican incumbent John Cornyn, the GOP race to replace him as attorney general ...

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John Cornyn gets big national endorsement early, but will Trump weigh in?

The National Republican Senatorial Committee backed Sen. John Cornyn for re-election after Ken Paxton jumped into the primary ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN6d

Ken Paxton’s legal woes are lifting, clearing a path for a likely Senate run

The federal criminal investigation into corruption allegations was the most serious inquiry Paxton faced. Its end nearly ...

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As Paxton challenge looms, Cornyn seeks traction with hard-right voters

Republican Sen. John Cornyn's early campaign efforts have been targeted at the GOP's most conservative voters.

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