Exclusive: Paxton notches key endorsement from Texas congressman in fight to unseat Cornyn

Exclusive: Paxton notches key endorsement from Texas congressman in fight to unseat Cornyn


Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured the endorsement of a key member of the Texas congressional delegation in his fight to unseat longtime U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas).

On Tuesday evening, Paxton officially declared that he would primary Cornyn, who is up for re-election in 2026. “John Cornyn has been in Washington for over two decades, and he has turned his back on President Trump and the America First agenda time after time,” Paxton said in a statement obtained by Blaze News.

Now, just a few hours after making that announcement, Paxton has already received the backing of Republican Congressman Troy Nehls, who represents a district just outside Houston.

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“I’m proud to be fully supporting and endorsing his campaign!” Nehls said in a statement obtained exclusively by Blaze

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