Cornyn pledges Republican ticket support after bitter loss to Paxton in Senate race
Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said he will support the Republican ticket despite his loss to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the party’s nomination.
Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said he will support the Republican ticket despite his loss to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the party’s nomination.
FULL: John Cornyn's speech after TX Senate runoff loss
Senator John Cornyn delivers an emotional concession speech following the Texas Republican primary runoff, reflecting on more than 40 years of public service, 18 consecutive campaign victories, and his time representing Texans in the U.S. Senate. Joined by his family, Cornyn thanks supporters, staff, volunteers, and voters while emphasizing faith, public service, and the future of the Republican Party. In his remarks, Cornyn discusses his legislative accomplishments, the importance of civic participation, and the next generation of American leaders. He also shares personal reflections, quotes Theodore Roosevelt’s famous “Man in the Arena” speech, and vows to continue serving Texans during the remainder of his Senate term.
Senator John Cornyn delivers an emotional concession speech following the Texas Republican primary runoff, reflecting on more than 40 years of public service, 18 consecutive campaign victories, and his time representing Texans in the U.S. Senate. Joined by his family, Cornyn thanks supporters, staff, volunteers, and voters while emphasizing faith, public service, and the future of the Republican Party. In his remarks, Cornyn discusses his legislative accomplishments, the importance of civic participation, and the next generation of American leaders. He also shares personal reflections, quotes Theodore Roosevelt’s famous “Man in the Arena” speech, and vows to continue serving Texans during the remainder of his Senate term.
Texas primary runoffs: Paxton wallops Cornyn to secure Republican Senate nomination
Voters have made their choice in one of the most contentious runoff elections in Texas.
Voters have made their choice in one of the most contentious runoff elections in Texas.
LIVE ELECTION RESULTS: Paxton trounces Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff
Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn has lost his runoff election against Texas AG Ken Paxton.
Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn has lost his runoff election against Texas AG Ken Paxton.
LIVE ELECTION RESULTS: Texas statewide, congressional runoffs
Follow live vote counts for every Texas statewide race.
Follow live vote counts for every Texas statewide race.
Trump endorses Paxton for U.S. Senate
With primary election runoffs now just a week away, President Trump has made an endorsement in the Texas race for U.S. Senate. Trump announced he will be throwing his support behind AG Ken Paxton.
With primary election runoffs now just a week away, President Trump has made an endorsement in the Texas race for U.S. Senate. Trump announced he will be throwing his support behind AG Ken Paxton.
Ken Paxton, John Cornyn clash in first public comments since Trump’s Texas Senate endorsement
President Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff has intensified the race, sparking a sharp debate with incumbent Senator John Cornyn over party loyalty and electability.
President Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff has intensified the race, sparking a sharp debate with incumbent Senator John Cornyn over party loyalty and electability.
2026 Primary Runoff Election: Early voting underway
Early voting got underway for the midterm primary runoffs. There are several state and congressional races to be settled and the biggest is the GOP battle for the U.S. Senate nomination.
Early voting got underway for the midterm primary runoffs. There are several state and congressional races to be settled and the biggest is the GOP battle for the U.S. Senate nomination.
Early voting begins for primary runoffs
Early voting got underway for the midterm primary runoffs. There are several state and congressional races to be settled and the biggest is the GOP battle for the U.S. Senate nomination
Early voting got underway for the midterm primary runoffs. There are several state and congressional races to be settled and the biggest is the GOP battle for the U.S. Senate nomination
Cassidy's loss marks latest Trump purge. What it means for the GOP
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn introduces BOOT Sharia Law Act to bar 'anti-American' immigrants
Sen. John Cornyn has introduced the BOOT Sharia Law Act to prevent noncitizens who support Sharia law or anti-American ideologies from entering or staying in the United States.
Sen. John Cornyn has introduced the BOOT Sharia Law Act to prevent noncitizens who support Sharia law or anti-American ideologies from entering or staying in the United States.
Texas runoff campaigns prepare for final push as early voting approaches
The biggest fight to be determined involved the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has a look at how the final push is expected to play out.
The biggest fight to be determined involved the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has a look at how the final push is expected to play out.
Who will win the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate?
The biggest fight to be determined involved the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has a look at how the final push is expected to play out.
The biggest fight to be determined involved the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has a look at how the final push is expected to play out.
Senate unanimously votes to withhold its pay during government shutdowns
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
Talarico urges Cornyn to back federal gas tax suspension as Trump 'voices' support
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is urging Sen. John Cornyn to support a federal gas tax suspension, highlighting growing political tensions as high fuel prices become a key issue in the race.
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is urging Sen. John Cornyn to support a federal gas tax suspension, highlighting growing political tensions as high fuel prices become a key issue in the race.
Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
New poll released for Texas U.S. Senate race
Two recent polls have the U.S. Senate race in Texas taking a complete 180-turn. However, political analysts are warning that these surveys are no guarantee that Texas Democrats are going to win their first statewide race in more than three decades.
Two recent polls have the U.S. Senate race in Texas taking a complete 180-turn. However, political analysts are warning that these surveys are no guarantee that Texas Democrats are going to win their first statewide race in more than three decades.
Houston rep's first US bill targets Abbott's 'weaponization' of vacant seat: 'We had no voice'
As his first act as the U.S. representative for part of the Houston area, Christian D. Menefee has filed a bill to force state governors to fill vacant House seats within a reasonable time frame.
As his first act as the U.S. representative for part of the Houston area, Christian D. Menefee has filed a bill to force state governors to fill vacant House seats within a reasonable time frame.
Cornyn has small lead over Paxton in new Senate runoff poll
In a new poll ahead of the May 26 runoff for U.S. Senate, Texans appear to be leaning slightly toward four-term incumbent John Cornyn for their Republican nominee.
In a new poll ahead of the May 26 runoff for U.S. Senate, Texans appear to be leaning slightly toward four-term incumbent John Cornyn for their Republican nominee.
Discovery at Monticello reveals construction secrets Thomas Jefferson left out of maps and letters
Archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown remnant of Thomas Jefferson's era at Monticello: a brick kiln used to build his home.
Archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown remnant of Thomas Jefferson's era at Monticello: a brick kiln used to build his home.