Sen. John Cornyn lambasted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as lazy and a poor campaigner and said he will not fundraise for Paxton’s general election, arguing Paxton hasn’t made a compelling case to voters. Paxton faces a tight race against Democrat James Talarico, with Talarico leading in polls and fundraising, while President Donald Trump continues to back Paxton amid a donor environment where many supporters have stayed on the sidelines.

Politics· Aug 28, 2026

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EXCLUSIVE: Cornyn Goes Full Attack Mode Against Paxton After Primary Poll Scare

Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn’s reelection campaign is rolling out its first negative ad of the bruising primary contest Wednesday, accusing his challenger, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, of repeatedly funding…

Reporting· May 14, 2025

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Paxton Leads Cornyn By Double Digits In Texas Senate Race, Poll Shows

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading Republican Sen. John Cornyn by double digits in the 2026 Texas Senate race, according to a recent Republican primary poll. Paxton is ahead of Cornyn by 16 percentage points —…

Reporting· May 12, 2025

John Cornyn· Reporting · 1 source · May 8, 2025Story

EXCLUSIVE: Texas Senator’s Bill Mandates Death Penalty For Illegal Immigrant Killers

Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn introduced a bill Thursday to codify President Donald Trump’s executive order instituting the death penalty for illegal immigrant murderers. Cornyn’s bill, titled the “Justice for…

Reporting· May 8, 2025

John Cornyn· Reporting · 1 source · Apr 9, 2025Story

‘Known Con Man And Fraud’: John Cornyn Comes Out Swinging Against Ken Paxton

Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday called Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton “a known con man and fraud” after he announced Tuesday on Fox News that he will challenge Cornyn for his seat. The…

Reporting· Apr 9, 2025

John Cornyn· Reporting · 1 source · Apr 9, 2025Story

‘Time For A Change In Texas’: Ken Paxton Wants John Cornyn’s US Senate Seat

Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday on Fox News that he will challenge Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn for his seat in Washington, D.C. In March, Paxton, in an interview with Punchbowl News…

Reporting· Apr 9, 2025

John Cornyn· Reporting · 1 source · Mar 18, 2025Story

‘I Can Win If I Have $20 Million’: Paxton Hints At Run Against Cornyn In Highly Anticipated 2026 Primary

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could announce a primary challenge to Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn in the coming months. Paxton told Punchbowl News Tuesday that he is seriously considering a run to challenge…

Reporting· Mar 18, 2025

John Cornyn· Reporting · 1 source · Feb 20, 2025Story

EXCLUSIVE: GOP Senators Want To Make Sure Biden’s ‘Unlawful’ Gun Regs Are Good And Dead

A group of Republican senators sent a letter Thursday calling on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to slash numerous Biden-era gun rules. The letter , led by Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn…

Reporting· Feb 20, 2025

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John Cornyn III is an American politician and former judge who is the senior United States senator for Texas, a seat he has held since 2002. He is a member of the Republican Party.

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Occupation: politician, lawyer, judge
Position held: Texas Attorney General, District Judge, United States senator, United States senator
Citizenship: United States
Born: February 2, 1952
Website: https://www.cornyn.senate.gov, https://johncornyn.com

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