2026 Elections
Wesley Hunt joins crowded Texas GOP Senate primary
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Republican Representative Wesley Hunt announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate from Texas on October 6, 2025, entering a contentious GOP primary against incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. The move intensifies a race already marked by internal party divisions and significant fundraising. With the 2026 midterm election approaching, Hunt positions himself as a staunch Trump ally in a contest where polls show a tight battle between the top contenders.