Republican Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton are running in a Texas GOP Senate runoff, and polls suggest the contest is tight. Multiple reports say early voting has begun and that results are mixed, with the two Republicans in a “dead heat” or close race. The runoff is for the GOP nomination, with the eventual Republican winner set to face Democrat James Talarico in the general election.
One poll cited by outlets indicates Cornyn and Paxton are separated by a narrow margin while Democrat James Talarico remains a significant factor in the race. Another account describes the overall matchup as competitive, noting that polls show varying signals but that neither side holds a decisive advantage. The reporting also frames the runoff as crucial because it determines who will represent the Republican Party in the broader Senate contest.
The cited survey work comes from the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University, according to one outlet.
