Cornyn Crumbles as Trump’s Base Turns to Paxton
Polls show Paxton dominating GOP primary as Cornyn struggles to hold ground without Trump’s backing
As we slowly ramp up to the 2026 midterms, one race in particular is shaping up to be highly competitive, with the incumbent trailing significantly behind their primary challenger.
The situation for John Cornyn, incumbent senator from Texas, is looking dire as Texas Attorney General and Trump ally Ken Paxton leads in the polls.




