May 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. EDT
Senate candidate Ken Paxton speaks to supporters at a campaign stop on May 15 in Little Elm, Tex. (Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Senate Republicans are preparing for a costly election in Texas. The state’s scandal-ridden attorney general is aiming to unseat Sen. John Cornyn, a four-term incumbent. Cornyn is facing a primary runoff against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday.
Public polls indicate a lead for Paxton. Senate Republicans have strongly supported Cornyn, arguing he is a more favorable candidate for the general election against Democrat state Rep. James Talarico.
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