Paxton Leads Cornyn By Double Digits In Texas Senate Race, Poll Shows

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading Republican Sen. John Cornyn by double digits in the 2026 Texas Senate race, according to a recent Republican primary poll. Paxton is ahead of Cornyn by 16 percentage points —…

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