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→2026 U.S. Senate election in Texas
Cornyn faces two candidates in the Republican primary: current Texas Attorney General [[Ken Paxton]] and current Houston-area U.S. Representative [[Wesley Hunt]].
Cornyn faces two candidates in the Republican primary: current Texas Attorney General [[Ken Paxton]] and current Houston-area U.S. Representative [[Wesley Hunt]].
Polling has Cornyn roughly even with Paxton and both with a fair lead over Hunt; a runoff is expected as none of the candidates are approaching 50% needed to avoid one.
Polling has Cornyn roughly even with Paxton and both with a fair lead over Hunt; a runoff is expected as none of the candidates are approaching 50% needed to avoid one. Cornyn's political advertising has concentrated on his high support (95%) of President Trump's agenda, along with Paxton's ethical issues (both his bribery accusations and his handling of the Texas Attorney General's office) and Hunt's "no-show" during critical votes needed in the House.
As expected, Cornyn has received endorsements from traditional Republican leaning organizations (such as law enforcement and pro-life groups) and a substantial number of fellow Members of Congress, past and present. In December 2025 he received what could be called a "quasi-endorsement": while attending services at [[Prestonwood Baptist Church]] (where his opponent Paxton is a prominent member) Cornyn was recognized from the pulpit by [[Jack Graham (pastor)|Senior Pastor Jack Graham]] for his pro-life and pro-family votes in Congress.
As expected, Cornyn has received endorsements from traditional Republican leaning organizations (such as law enforcement and pro-life groups) and a substantial number of fellow Members of Congress, past and present. In December 2025 he received what could be called a "quasi-endorsement": while attending services at [[Prestonwood Baptist Church]] (where his opponent Paxton is a prominent member) Cornyn was recognized from the pulpit by [[Jack Graham (pastor)|Senior Pastor Jack Graham]] for his pro-life and pro-family votes in Congress.