Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton slightly trails Senator John Cornyn but leads Representative Wesley Hunt in the state's Republican primary race for U.S. Senate, according to a poll released on Wednesday.
Why It Matters
The contest between Paxton, Cornyn and Hunt for the 2026 nomination stands to reshape the statewide GOP landscape. Internal party division could create new opportunities for Democrats, who remain hopeful for a breakthrough in the Lone Star State come Election Day. The narrow margins and high numbers of undecided voters make this primary a crucial battleground as the Republican Party navigates internal rifts over President Donald Trump's influence, immigration and the economy.
What To Know
According to the poll by co/efficient, Cornyn holds a slight lead with 28 per

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