Texas Senate Republican Primary Runoff: Live Results
The Texas Senate Republican Primary runoff is underway, featuring incumbent John Cornyn and attorney general Ken Paxton. Cornyn faces a tough challenge after Paxton received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. The winner will go on to compete against Democrat James Talarico in the November election.
- ▪John Cornyn is the incumbent senator and has represented Texas since 2002.
- ▪Ken Paxton, the state's attorney general, has faced several scandals and was impeached by the Texas House.
- ▪The runoff was necessitated because neither candidate secured a majority in the March primary election.
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Election 2026Texas Senate Republican Primary Runoff: Live ResultsA race to decide whether John Cornyn or Ken Paxton will face off against the Democrat James Talarico, in November.May 26, 2026Save this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyTexas Senate Republican Primary RunoffJohn Cornyn, the incumbent senator, is facing a competitive challenge from Texas’s attorney general, Ken Paxton. Neither candidate received a majority of votes in the March primary election, forcing the runoff. President Donald Trump has endorsed Paxton, a major blow for Cornyn, who has represented the state since 2002. Still, Cornyn has received much support from prominent members of the G.O.P., including Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Rick Perry, the former Texas governor.
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