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Ken Paxton Challenges John Cornyn for Texas Senate Seat

The Texas Attorney General officially launches his campaign, positioning himself as a Trump-aligned conservative against the four-term incumbent.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attends the executive order signing ceremony to reduce the size and scope of the Education Department in the East Room of the White House on March 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. The order instructs Education Secretary Linda McMahon, former head of the Small Business Administration and co-founder of the World Wrestling Entertainment, to shrink the $100 billion department, which cannot be dissolved without Congressional approval. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Ken Paxton announced his Senate bid on April 8, 2025, during an appearance on Fox News’ 'The Ingraham Angle,' marking the start of a high-profile GOP primary battle.
  • Paxton’s campaign criticizes John Cornyn’s long tenure and perceived departure from Trump’s 'America First' agenda, pledging to dismantle the 'D.C. establishment.'
  • Early polling indicates Paxton holds a significant lead over Cornyn, with some surveys showing a gap of up to 20 percentage points among GOP voters.
  • Paxton has hired Axiom Strategies, a prominent Republican consulting firm, signaling his intent to mount a well-funded and competitive campaign.
  • The primary contest is expected to be one of the most expensive and contentious of the 2026 election cycle, reflecting deep divisions within the Texas GOP.