Summary
Ken Paxton and John Cornyn are in a runoff race to decide the Republican nominee for a U.S. Senate seat from Texas. Senator Cornyn currently has stronger betting odds of winning than Attorney General Paxton. The winner of the runoff will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in the November general election.
Key Facts
- The Republican runoff election in Texas is on May 26, 2026.
- Ken Paxton and John Cornyn are competing for the Republican nomination for a U.S. Senate seat.
- Neither Paxton nor Cornyn won the majority in the initial primary.
- President Trump is expected to endorse John Cornyn, but he might change his mind.
- Betting sites show Cornyn with an 85% chance of winning compared to Paxton's 15%.
- The result of this race could indicate the direction of the Republican Party in Texas.
- The Democratic nominee for the Senate seat is James Talarico.
- Ken Paxton has expressed willingness to drop out if Senate leadership supports the SAVE America Act by changing filibuster rules.
