Summary
A new poll shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leading Senator John Cornyn in the GOP Senate primary runoff. The poll suggests Paxton's lead could grow if President Trump endorses him, though Trump has not yet made a decision.
Key Facts
- Ken Paxton leads John Cornyn 49% to 41% in a Texas GOP Senate primary poll.
- 11% of voters are undecided in the race.
- A Trump endorsement for Paxton could boost his lead to 58%, while Cornyn would fall to 32%.
- If Trump endorses Cornyn, Paxton would still lead narrowly at 44% to 43%.
- Paxton holds a stronger favorability rating among Republicans than Cornyn.
- Neither candidate won over 50% in the initial primary, leading to a runoff.
- Trump has not yet endorsed either candidate but may do so before the runoff on May 26.
