Texas set to lose clout in Congress next year after retirements and primary losses
Texas is set to lose significant influence in Congress due to the retirement of several prominent lawmakers. Notably, Senator John Cornyn, who recently lost a GOP primary, is among those departing, which could diminish Texas's sway in the Senate. Additionally, multiple senior members of the House delegation are also retiring, further impacting the state's representation and policy influence.
- ▪Senator John Cornyn lost a GOP primary and will retire, affecting Texas's influence in the Senate.
- ▪Several senior members of Texas's House delegation are also retiring, taking with them years of experience and influence.
- ▪The departures reflect the ambitions and volatility of Texas Republicans in the Trump era.
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Several prominent members of Congress from Texas are retiring at the end of this year, in what could fundamentally reshape the makeup of Capitol Hill and the tenure of lawmakers from the Lone Star State. Just a few months ago, four-term Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) was a few votes shy of being elected majority leader of the Senate. Now, he’s headed for the exit after losing a bruising GOP primary to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who garnered President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Recommended Stories The GOP’s ‘low-T’ strategy against Talarico in Texas El-Sayed PAC spent majority of funds on consultants, records show Platner and Collins feud over his ‘decision to serve’ in Iraq War: ‘Slap in the face’ Cornyn’s departure means Texas could likely lose sway in the Senate.
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