Texas Senate Race Heads to Runoff

Texas is heating up for a razor-thin Senate race as incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton battle it out in a Republican primary runoff, each pulling 42% and 41% respectively. With no clear winner, the stakes are sky-high as the victor prepares to face Democrat James Talarico — a teacher and Austin rep running on economic equality — in November. This isn’t just another election; it’s a defining moment for Texas politics, with both candidates locked in a fierce, late-game fight for the Senate seat. 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/b6bac502682abe4b