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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 1 MIN

Why Isn’t Wesley Hunt a Headline in the Texas Senate Race?

from AURN News · host Clay Cane, Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson

Wesley Hunt is the lone Black Republican in the crowded Texas GOP Senate primary, but new polling suggests he may be more competitive than headlines indicate. While Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn dominate primary coverage, Hunt’s general-election matchups show him running close against leading Democrats, raising questions about visibility, media attention and strategy in one of the nation’s most closely watched races. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wesley Hunt is the lone Black Republican in the crowded Texas GOP Senate primary, but new polling suggests he may be more competitive than headlines indicate. While Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn dominate primary coverage, Hunt’s general-election matchups show him running close against leading Democrats, raising questions about visibility, media attention and strategy in one of the nation’s most closely watched races. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter

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Wesley Hunt is the lone Black Republican in the crowded Texas GOP Senate primary, but new polling suggests he may be more competitive than headlines indicate. While Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn dominate primary coverage,...

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