Summary
Republicans in Washington, D.C., are concerned about Ken Paxton's lead in the Texas GOP primary for U.S. Senate. Polls suggest Paxton is ahead of his rivals, which could lead to a close general election against Democratic candidates.
Key Facts
- Ken Paxton is leading the GOP primary for U.S. Senate in Texas.
- He is ahead of Senator John Cornyn by two points in the polls.
- Paxton also leads Congressman Wesley Hunt by 10 points.
- Republicans in Washington are worried this could lead to a competitive general election.
- Texas has not elected a Democratic senator since 1988.
- Early voting trends suggest Texas Democrats may outnumber Republicans in the primary for the first time since 2002.
