The Lone Star State is bracing for a political slugfest as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton officially throws his hat into the ring, announcing his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in a fiery challenge against longtime incumbent Senator John Cornyn.
Revealed on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle” on April 8, 2025, Paxton’s bombshell declaration sets the stage for what could be one of the most brutal and costly Republican primaries Texas has seen in decades.
Ken Paxton’s Explosive Challenge to Oust John Cornyn in Senate Race Heats Up
Paxton, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, isn’t holding back. “I’m running for U.S. Senate to fight for President Trump’s agenda and take a sledgehammer to the D.C. establishment,” he declared in a post on X, vowing to “send John Cornyn packing.” The attorney general, fresh off surviving legal battles that once threatened his career, is pitching himself as the MAGA warrior Texas needs, contrasting sharply with Cornyn, whom he’s branded a “RINO” (Republican In Name Only).
Paxton’s camp is already hammering Cornyn’s 24-year tenure, accusing him of being soft on gun rights, opposing border wall funding, and failing to fully back Trump’s vision.
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Cornyn, a seasoned political heavyweight who’s served as Texas AG, a state Supreme Court justice, and a U.S. Senator since 2002, isn’t taking the challenge lying down. Within hours of Paxton’s announcement, his campaign fired back on X, labeling Paxton “a fraud” and hinting at a no-holds-barred fight ahead.
Allies point to Cornyn’s deep ties to the GOP establishment and his recent efforts to cozy up to Trump—highlighted in a campaign video featuring the former president’s praise—as proof he’s ready to slug it out. Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s endorsement adds muscle to Cornyn’s bid for a fifth term, but whispers of discontent among grassroots conservatives could spell trouble.
The stakes? Sky-high. Paxton’s riding a wave of MAGA fervor, with polls like one from Texas Public Opinion Research showing him leading Cornyn 38% to 27% among Republican voters.
His approval rating among GOP faithful sits at a robust 62%, dwarfing Cornyn’s 49%, per the Texas Politics Project. Meanwhile, Cornyn’s banking on his war chest—starting 2025 with $4.1 million—and a reputation for getting things done, even as critics like Paxton slam him as “delusional” and out of touch.
Texas Democrats are watching with glee, hoping a bloody GOP primary leaves the winner vulnerable in 2026. “I’d rather run against Paxton, for sure,” said Katherine Fischer, a former Beto O’Rourke campaign operative, in an interview with the Washington Examiner. “It’s more obvious to voters that he’s bad news.” But with Trump’s endorsement up for grabs, this clash could hinge on who wins the MAGA kingmaker’s blessing.
Will Paxton’s Trump-fueled insurgency topple Cornyn’s establishment reign, or can the senator’s experience and connections hold the line? One thing’s certain: Texas is in for a wild ride, and the nation’s eyes are locked on this Republican rumble.
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