The John Cornyn-Ken Paxton Senate primary showdown sets the stage for an election season that could reset Republican politics in Texas. Paxton’s announcement on Tuesday that he is going to run for Senate leaves an open seat for attorney general and there are several Republicans being mentioned as potential candidates.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's entering the U.S. Senate race against incumbent John Cornyn could serve as a litmus test for a Republican party in flux.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has his eyes on Washington. On Tuesday, he announced that he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026. Cornyn has represented Texas in Congress for more than two decades.

In North Texas, Republicans are already choosing sides in the heated U.S. Senate race between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Senator John Cornyn. Paxton announced his candidacy on Tuesday.

Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday on Fox News that he will challenge Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn for his seat in Washington, D.C. In March, Paxton, in an interview with Punchbowl News,

Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Tuesday he will challenge Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn from Texas in the 2026 primary

A supercharged U.S. Senate GOP primary in Texas between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton is kicking off with personal attacks and expectations of a high-spending race in a year when Senate Republicans will be defending key seats and targeting others in 2026.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a primary challenge against longtime Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday night, setting the stage for a battle between two politicians representing different parts of the Republican Party.