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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.

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), members of the business community, and a substantial number of fellow Members of Congress, past and present.  In December 2025 he received what could be called a "quasi-endorsement" and a very interesting one: 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.  Later, in February 2026, he was officially endorsed by notable Evangelical pastor [[Max Lucado]].

As expected, Cornyn has received endorsements from traditional Republican leaning organizations (such as law enforcement and pro-life groups), members of the business community, and a substantial number of fellow Members of Congress, past and present.  In December 2025 he received what could be called a "quasi-endorsement" and a very interesting one: 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.<ref>Dr. Graham's remarks, along with an endorsement by Prestonwood Foundation Executive Director Ron Kelley (who organizes candidate forums hosted by the church), were reprinted in the February 2026 edition of '''The LINK Letter''', a publication of Houston-based conservative talk show host Terry Lowry (https://terrylowry.com).</ref> Later, in February 2026, he was officially endorsed by notable Evangelical pastor [[Max Lucado]].

==Senate career==

==Senate career==