Texas has emerged as one of the top battlegrounds for the midterm elections, both in its push for redistricting and as incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) fends off one of the most serious primary threats of his career. In Part 2 of this series, the Washington Examiner explores the crowded, high-profile sprint to represent the upper chamber for the Lone Star State through a series of interviews with operatives inside and outside the state. Read Part 1 here.

Texas is shaping up to host one of the most competitive Senate races in 2026, and many believe that if Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is the nominee, the state will be in play for Democrats.