Texas AG Ken Paxton hints at primary challenge against Cornyn

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has suggested he will mount a primary challenge against Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in 2026.

Paxton has been a noted critic of Cornyn, especially after the senator threw barbs at him during his impeachment trial. After being acquitted, Paxton has increasingly eyed Cornyn’s Senate seat. In an interview with Punchbowl News, Paxton gave his strongest indication yet that he will primary Cornyn.