Summary
Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are set to face off in a runoff election for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas. The runoff is scheduled for May 26, following a costly primary race.
Key Facts
- John Cornyn is a four-term U.S. Senator.
- Ken Paxton is the current Attorney General of Texas.
- Both candidates are Republicans.
- The initial primary race cost Cornyn and his supporters nearly $70 million.
- The primary vote counts are still being finalized.
- The runoff election will take place on May 26.
- There is concern that the runoff might be costly and contentious.
