Summary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Senator John Cornyn did not get enough votes to win the Texas Republican Senate primary directly. They will face each other in a runoff election in May to decide who will be the Republican nominee. Both spent a lot on their campaigns, making this one of the most expensive primaries in Texas.
Key Facts
- Ken Paxton and John Cornyn are going to a runoff because neither got over 50% of the votes.
- The winner of the runoff will likely have a strong chance in the November election, as Texas usually elects Republicans.
- This primary has been costly, with candidates and their supporters spending a lot on ads.
- Public polls showed Paxton slightly ahead of Cornyn before the primary vote.
- Paxton’s support grew due to his role as attorney general and backing from President Trump.
- Cornyn relied on his experience and support from major Republican groups who spent over $50 million on his behalf.
- Prediction markets favored Paxton to win the primary.
- The May runoff will determine the Republican Senate nominee for Texas.
