Ken Paxton on winning the 2026 Texas Senate runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton delivers a fiery victory speech after winning the Texas Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate, declaring that “change won” and thanking supporters across the state. Paxton celebrates what he calls a historic victory, credits grassroots activists and conservative leaders, and highlights President Donald Trump’s endorsement as a key factor in the race. In the speech, Paxton outlines his priorities for the general election and a future Senate term, including border security, judicial appointments, economic issues, military strength, and social conservative policies. He also thanks Senator John Cornyn for his years of service to Texas while calling for Republican unity heading into November
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton delivers a fiery victory speech after winning the Texas Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate, declaring that “change won” and thanking supporters across the state. Paxton celebrates what he calls a historic victory, credits grassroots activists and conservative leaders, and highlights President Donald Trump’s endorsement as a key factor in the race. In the speech, Paxton outlines his priorities for the general election and a future Senate term, including border security, judicial appointments, economic issues, military strength, and social conservative policies. He also thanks Senator John Cornyn for his years of service to Texas while calling for Republican unity heading into November
2026 Election: Early voting numbers provide insight ahead of Tuesday's runoff
Early voting for the May 2026 runoff election is over, but could we see some surprises come Tuesday?
Early voting for the May 2026 runoff election is over, but could we see some surprises come Tuesday?
Texas GOP chair calls for end to negative ads in Senate runoff
The leader of the Texas Republican Party is asking Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton to end their negative ad campaigns against each other in the days leading up to the runoff election.
The leader of the Texas Republican Party is asking Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton to end their negative ad campaigns against each other in the days leading up to the runoff election.
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.
Talarico holds small lead over Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate race, poll finds
Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.
Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.
Paxton says he might drop from Senate race if federal voter ID bill passes
Texas AG Ken Paxton says he would consider dropping out of the U.S. Senate runoff election if Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.
Texas AG Ken Paxton says he would consider dropping out of the U.S. Senate runoff election if Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.
Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."
Republican race for US Senate in Texas headed to runoff
The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.
The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.
Texas primary poll results
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading incumbent US Senator John Cornyn in the race for the Republican nomination according to new poll results. Dr. James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project and professor at UT Austin, discusses the results with Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading incumbent US Senator John Cornyn in the race for the Republican nomination according to new poll results. Dr. James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project and professor at UT Austin, discusses the results with Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich.
Texas GOP Senate race neck and neck with primary just days away, poll finds
Key Republican races appear headed for run-offs as latest polling shows close races in the Senate and attorney general primaries.
Key Republican races appear headed for run-offs as latest polling shows close races in the Senate and attorney general primaries.
Texas GOP Senate race looking more like a toss up, recent polling shows
Recent polling shows the race for the GOP senate nomination has tightened up with a potential toss-up leading into a May runoff.
Recent polling shows the race for the GOP senate nomination has tightened up with a potential toss-up leading into a May runoff.
Texas Senate GOP primary 2026: Higher favorability among Republicans for Paxton, data shows
Primary Election Day is coming up on March 3 and new data show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a higher favorability rating among Republicans.
Primary Election Day is coming up on March 3 and new data show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a higher favorability rating among Republicans.
Looking at the GOP Texas Senate primary race
Primary election day is a month away, so FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen is taking a closer look at the Republican primary for U.S. between John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt.
Primary election day is a month away, so FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen is taking a closer look at the Republican primary for U.S. between John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt.
Texas GOP candidates for Senate position for potential May runoff
With less than 30 days before early voting begins in the Texas primaries, the race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate continues, with some candidates looking towards a potential May runoff.
With less than 30 days before early voting begins in the Texas primaries, the race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate continues, with some candidates looking towards a potential May runoff.
Texas voters worried about health care costs as midterm primary approaches
The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.
The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.
Sen. Cornyn: Trump, GOP not caving to Democrat demands to end shutdown
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) tells FOX 26 that Democrats triggered the government shutdown, and only Democrats can get the government re-opened.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) tells FOX 26 that Democrats triggered the government shutdown, and only Democrats can get the government re-opened.
Houston Rep. Wesley Hunt joins Paxton, Cornyn in GOP race for Senate
The two-term state representative is giving up his safe seat to launch a federal run that he says will be about "faith."
The two-term state representative is giving up his safe seat to launch a federal run that he says will be about "faith."
'KenStoppers' truck drives around Texas State Capitol as latest part of John Cornyn campaign
Sen. John Cornyn is taking his campaign against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to the streets with a KenStoppers truck.
Sen. John Cornyn is taking his campaign against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to the streets with a KenStoppers truck.
John Cornyn comments on redistricting and Ken Paxton | Texas: The Issue
Senator John Cornyn talks about redistricting efforts in Texas and takes a jab at his competitor, Ken Paxton, in this week’s episode of Texas: The Issue Is.
Senator John Cornyn talks about redistricting efforts in Texas and takes a jab at his competitor, Ken Paxton, in this week’s episode of Texas: The Issue Is.
Sen. Cornyn calls on FBI to help bring back Texas Dems that fled the state
In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, Cornyn asked the agency to aid the state's effort to “locate or arrest potential lawbreakers."
In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, Cornyn asked the agency to aid the state's effort to “locate or arrest potential lawbreakers."