Texas GOP Runoff Battle Intensifies

Texas heads to the polls again as Republicans battle for their Senate nomination, with incumbent John Cornyn facing off against Attorney General Ken Paxton in a runoff that could reshape the state’s political future. President Trump’s endorsement of Paxton adds fuel to the fire, even as Cornyn critiques Trump’s 2024 campaign. This is only the second time in a century a Texas GOP senator has lost a primary — and the stakes are high, with the winner set to face Democrat James Talarico in November. Beyond the Senate, voters also decide runoff races for key congressional seats and statewide offices, including lieutenant governor and attorney general — many shaped by last year’s controversial redistricting. In redrawn districts, Democrats like Christian Menefee and Al Green are squaring off, while Julie Johnson faces off against her predecessor, Colin Allred. Polls close at 7 PM local time (8 PM ET), and voters who didn’t participate in March’s primary can choose either party’s runoff — but those who did vote must stay within their party’s race. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e4a929669d38848