Ken Paxton Leads John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff

In this Breitbart article, a new poll suggests Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is holding a commanding lead over incumbent Senator John Cornyn in a hypothetical Republican Senate runoff, signaling growing dissatisfaction among grassroots conservatives with the longtime establishment figure.

• The poll reportedly shows Paxton defeating Cornyn by double digits in a head-to-head GOP runoff scenario.
• Cornyn’s long tenure in Washington is becoming a liability among Republican primary voters who increasingly favor more combative America First candidates.
• Paxton continues to benefit from strong support among conservative activists despite years of legal and political controversy.
• The article notes that Cornyn has struggled to generate enthusiasm from the Republican base compared to newer populist figures aligned with President Donald Trump.
• Texas Republicans appear divided between traditional establishment conservatism and the more populist MAGA-oriented movement.
• The polling could intensify pressure on Cornyn ahead of a potentially bruising primary battle.
• Paxton’s allies argue the numbers prove Texas voters want a senator who will aggressively fight the federal government and the political Left.
• The race is already being viewed as one of the biggest ideological battles within the Republican Party heading into the 2026 midterms.
• Cornyn’s supporters reportedly believe his fundraising network and institutional backing could still make the race competitive despite the polling deficit.

Read the full story: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/05/05/poll-ken-paxton-leads-john-cornyn-in-texas-senate-runoff/