Summary
A new poll from the University of Texas at Tyler indicates that Senator John Cornyn leads Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Representative Wesley Hunt in the 2026 Texas Republican U.S. Senate primary. Cornyn holds 41% of the likely voter support, Paxton has 35%, and Hunt has 15%, with some voters still undecided.
Key Facts
- Senator John Cornyn is currently leading with 41% among likely voters.
- Ken Paxton has 35% of the potential vote in the poll.
- Wesley Hunt holds 15% of the likely voter support according to the poll.
- 9% of those surveyed were unsure of who they would vote for.
- The poll included 1,117 registered voters and 959 likely voters.
- The margin of error for the survey is about 3%.
- The Texas Republican U.S. Senate primary election is set for March 3, 2026.
- If no candidate gets a majority in the primary, a runoff will occur in late May.
