Paxton‑Cornyn primary fight opens door for Democrats in Senate race.
Democrats are setting their sights on Texas today as a contentious GOP primary unsettles the state’s Senate race . Longtime Sen. John Cornyn faces a serious challenge from AG Ken Paxton, whose legal controversies have created GOP fracture lines.
Dem candidate Colin Allred is expected to announce soon, banking on his fundraising experience and name ID. Beto O’Rourke, Joaquin Castro, and James Talarico are also exploring campaigns—each offering different appeal to challengers.
Cornyn has leaned into Trump-aligned messaging, while Paxton doubles down on MAGA credentials—an approach Democrats believe could alienate centrists . The division could tip the balance in what has historically been a red state.
With retirements in other key states like North Carolina by GOP leaders who've opposed Trump’s megabill, Democrats are sensing a broader narrative of Republican fragmentation to exploit in 2026.
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