Summary
A recent poll shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is slightly behind Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary race for U.S. Senate, while leading Representative Wesley Hunt. With many voters undecided, the race remains open, reflecting internal divisions within the Republican Party.
Key Facts
- John Cornyn leads Ken Paxton by 1% in a recent poll (28% to 27%).
- Wesley Hunt is third in the poll with 19% support.
- The poll found that 26% of likely voters remain undecided.
- Cornyn has a 52% favorability rating according to the poll.
- Paxton's favorability rating is 58%, while Hunt's is 49%.
- Cornyn has reportedly spent $70 million on his campaign since July.
- If no candidate wins over 50% in the March 3, 2026 primary, a runoff will occur in May.
