# Texas Senate Runoff Heats Up

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-05-25T20:22:03+00:00
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Texas is heating up for a high-stakes Republican Senate runoff this Tuesday, pitting incumbent Senator John Cornyn against Attorney General Ken Paxton — a race suddenly electrified by President Trump’s endorsement. Once trailing in polls, Paxton surged after the Trump boost, even earning support from GOP Congressman Wesley Hunt. But Paxton’s path isn’t unchallenged: critics point to his legal controversies and questionable conduct, which Cornyn’s campaign is aggressively highlighting. Early turnout is lagging, with many Trump-backed voters expected to vote in person on Election Day. County-by-county voting patterns reveal surprising splits, adding to the suspense. Whoever wins the GOP nomination faces a daunting general election battle against Democrat James Talarico — a race poised to be one of the most nail-biting in Texas history. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5dca174f24470950

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