Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is officially challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary. In a fiery campaign launch, Paxton vowed to “take a sledgehammer to the D.C. establishment” and align closely with Donald Trump. 온라인카지노사이트 5’s Keenan Willard reports on the political clash between two Texas GOP heavyweights, the growing rift in the party, and what experts say could be a nasty primary battle.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has , setting up a high-profile primary battle against fellow Republican Sen. John Cornyn.
Paxton, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, made the announcement during an interview Tuesday night on Fox News. His decision opens what is expected to be one of the most closely watched and contentious GOP primaries of the 2026 election cycle.
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“I believe it’s time we had a strong conservative representing Texas in the Senate,” Paxton said during the appearance.
“I'm running for U.S. Senate to fight for President Trump's agenda and take a sledgehammer to the D.C. establishment,” . “Together, let's send John Cornyn packing.”
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Paxton has long been a polarizing figure in Texas politics. In 2023, he survived an impeachment trial in the Texas Senate after the House voted to impeach him on charges including bribery and abuse of public trust. He also recently resolved a nearly decade-long legal battle involving securities fraud charges by agreeing to pay restitution.
His campaign is likely to draw strong support from the party’s right flank. Over the past year, Paxton has garnered national attention by pushing aggressive legal action on issues ranging from abortion to transgender care, positioning himself as a warrior for conservative causes.
Cornyn, who has served in the U.S. Senate since 2002, has faced increasing criticism from the far right of the party. Though he remains a powerful figure in Washington, his support for bipartisan legislation, including a gun control package passed after the Uvalde school shooting, has made him a target among conservative activists.
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Political observers say the primary matchup will highlight the ongoing identity struggle within the Republican Party, with Paxton’s campaign likely to become a national referendum on the future direction of the GOP.
The Texas Senate seat is not up for reelection until 2026, giving both candidates a long runway to build support, raise funds, and sharpen their messages in what could become one of the most expensive Senate races in state history.
