5 Things to Know About John Cornyn, Republican Senate Hopeful in Texas
Senator John Cornyn is facing a challenging primary election in Texas, with a strong opponent supported by President Trump. Cornyn narrowly led in the initial round of voting in March, indicating a competitive race ahead. His political future hangs in the balance as he seeks to secure his position in the Senate.
- ▪John Cornyn is a Republican senator from Texas.
- ▪He is currently facing a primary challenger backed by President Trump.
- ▪Cornyn led narrowly in the first round of primary voting in March.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }liveTexas RunoffsMay 26, 2026, 8:46 p.m. ETTexas Election ResultsHow Results WorkWhat to Know About MidtermsPrimary CalendarChanges to MapsAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTSupported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENT5 Things to Know About Senator John Cornyn of TexasHe is fighting for political survival against a primary challenger backed by President Trump.Listen · 3:18 min Share full articleSenator John Cornyn, Republican of Texas, narrowly led in the first round of primary voting in March.Credit...Eric Lee for The New York TimesBy Tim BalkMay 26, 2026, 8:43 p.m.
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