Margins matter for Cornyn in hotly contested primary
By Hans Nichols
Published on March 3, 2026.
The margin between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is crucial in the upcoming Senate primary. The GOP establishment has already spent over $50 million on Cornyn, while President Donald Trump has declined to endorse any other candidates. Some GOP strategists believe that Paxton may have an advantage over Cornyn due to recent polls. They also worry about a potential collision with state Rep. James Talarico on the Democratic side, leading to a clear win for Paxton.
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