Texas GOP Senate primary heads to runoff, with Cornyn, Paxton on ballot

The Hill
by Julia Mueller
March 4, 2026
Texas GOP Senate primary heads to runoff, with Cornyn, Paxton on ballot
The competitive Republican primary for Senate in Texas is headed to a runoff, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection.  The race will head to a May 26 showdown between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as Republicans scramble to keep the seat in GOP hands.  Neither Cornyn nor Paxton won…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/4/2026