Overview
- Allies of Sen. John Cornyn have spent about $50 million on advertising since last July, The New York Times reported.
- The March 3 Republican primary features Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt, with early voting starting Feb. 17 and a May runoff if no candidate tops 50 percent.
- UT Austin’s Texas Politics Project found Paxton more popular with Republicans in 2025 polling, while both he and Cornyn registered high 'very unfavorable' ratings with voters overall.
- Federal Election Commission filings show 2025 fundraising totals of Paxton $5.3 million, Cornyn $4.3 million and Hunt $1.8 million.
- President Trump has not endorsed but is reportedly considering backing Cornyn, as Cornyn attacks Paxton’s 'baggage' and observers note Hunt could keep either rival from winning outright.