Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) has launched a Senate run for the seat held by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX).
Cornyn already faces a primary challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
“The time is NOW. For Faith. For Family. For Freedom. FOR TEXAS. I’m Wesley Hunt, and I’m running for Senate,” Hunt said Monday.
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Watch his campaign announcement video:
The time is NOW.
For Faith. For Family. For Freedom.
FOR TEXAS.
I’m Wesley Hunt, and I’m running for Senate. pic.twitter.com/DHJPl0wnI8
— Wesley Hunt (@WesleyHuntTX) October 6, 2025
More from the Associated Press:
The two-term Houston-area congressman said he’s running because he doesn’t believe Republican incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, who’s had a cool relationship with President Donald Trump, has shown he can beat Attorney General
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