Overview
- Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General and staunch Trump ally, officially declared his campaign to unseat Senator John Cornyn in the 2026 Republican primary.
- Paxton accuses Cornyn of abandoning Trump's agenda and frames his campaign as a fight against the D.C. establishment and for conservative values.
- Polling data suggests Paxton has a significant lead among Texas Republican voters, with grassroots support bolstering his bid.
- Cornyn's campaign defends his record, highlighting his alignment with Trump’s policies and portraying Paxton as a flawed candidate with a history of legal and ethical controversies.
- The race is expected to be one of the most expensive and divisive Republican primaries, with both candidates vying for Trump’s endorsement to secure an edge.