Sen. John Cornyn raised $7 million in the fourth quarter, boosting his cash on hand to more than $15 million—the best quarterly total of his career—as he faces a tight Texas Republican primary against Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt. Cornyn has attacked Paxton, who faces investigations and personal baggage, while polls show a competitive race ahead of the early March primary; a runoff could follow in late May.
Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt is challenging incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas's 2026 Senate race, positioning himself as an alternative amid intra-party conflicts and significant campaign spending, with Hunt emphasizing his alignment with Trump and support from voters seeking a different candidate.
A recent Emerson poll shows Texas Senator John Cornyn leading Attorney General Ken Paxton narrowly in the GOP primary, with a significant portion of voters still undecided. The race is highly competitive, and the outcome may hinge on a potential Trump endorsement. The poll also highlights voter preferences in other races and issues, including the upcoming 2028 presidential race and redistricting debates.
Senator John Cornyn announced that the FBI will assist Texas law enforcement in locating Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block redistricting efforts, a move that has sparked controversy and raised questions about legal boundaries and political motives.
The FBI has agreed to investigate and help locate Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block GOP congressional maps, following a request from Senator Cornyn, amid political tensions and ongoing legal and political actions.
Senator John Cornyn announced that the FBI has approved his request to assist in locating Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block GOP redistricting efforts, amid political tensions and calls for their arrest, though no criminal warrants have been filed and the FBI has yet to take action.
Senator John Cornyn requested FBI assistance to locate Texas House Democrats who fled the state to protest redistricting efforts, with FBI Director Kash Patel granting the request. Cornyn criticized the Democrats for breaking quorum and avoiding legislative responsibilities, while Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered their arrest. The situation highlights ongoing political tensions over redistricting and legislative procedures.
Texas Senator John Cornyn outraised challenger Ken Paxton in the last quarter, with $3.9 million raised compared to Paxton's $2.9 million, strengthening his financial position ahead of a high-profile GOP primary, despite polls favoring Paxton.
A Texas woman who was denied an abortion due to the state's restrictive laws testified at a Senate hearing, calling out absent Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn for their role in passing the legislation. She shared her harrowing experience of nearly dying from complications during her pregnancy and criticized the senators for not being present to hear her story.
