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How John Cornyn’s historic gun safety bill has become a reelection liability

Critics accuse Cornyn of capitulating to Democrats’ gun control demands — even though the bill largely did not restrict gun owner’s existing rights.

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Why Cornyn is still at risk of losing in Texas - Roll Call

Texas Sen. John Cornyn remains extremely vulnerable, even while closing the polling gap with Republican primary challenger Ken Paxton.

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Rep. Wesley Hunt pitches himself as a younger Ken Paxton in U.S. Senate primary bid

Hunt, 43, said his entry into the race to defeat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn guarantees that a “conservative warrior” will be Texas’ next senator — and that only he and Paxton fit the bill.

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Cornyn heads into fall with big cash advantage over GOP primary challengers Paxton, Hunt

Texas’ senior senator outraised his foes across his campaign operation, though some of the money is ineligible to be transferred to his main account. The post Cornyn heads into fall with big cash advantage over GOP primary challengers Paxton, Hunt appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

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As energy finds Texas young conservatives, U.S. Senate hopefuls make their pitch

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt are finding ways onto stages in front of young conservatives galvanized by Charlie Kirk's killing. The post As energy finds Texas young conservatives, U.S. Senate hopefuls make their pitch appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

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GOP Rep. Wesley Hunt announces run for U.S. Senate, joining Cornyn, Paxton in primary

The Houston congressman is giving up his safe seat after just two terms, scrambling the contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt joins contentious Republican primary for Senate - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt launched a Senate run Monday, roiling an already contentious and costly Republican primary.

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Texas voters have mixed views on redistricting and Trump’s megabill, poll finds

The statewide survey found that more voters disapprove of the mid-decade redraw than support it, fueled by overwhelming opposition from independent and Democratic voters.

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Powerful GOP fundraising group calls Rep. Wesley Hunt’s speculative Senate bid a wasteful “vanity project”

In a memo, the National Republican Senate Committee asked Hunt’s donors to tell him to stop wasting resources and endorse Sen. John Cornyn’s reelection.

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A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding

Experts in Houston have been studying the idea of building massive tunnels to divert floodwaters. Musk’s company wants a piece of the project.

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John Cornyn enters critical window to change trajectory of Texas Senate primary against Ken Paxton

The annual summer break is a critical window for Texas’ senior senator, whose allies are blitzing the airwaves with ads courting primary voters — and President Donald Trump.

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Wesley Hunt tests waters of a Senate bid, setting up possible heavyweight primary with Cornyn and Paxton

The Houston Republican’s case rests on the notion that Sen. John Cornyn cannot win the primary and his challenger, Attorney General Ken Paxton, could jeopardize the seat in November.

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Trumpers want Texas to boost GOP maps

The plan would shift voters from safely red districts into blue ones. Members of the GOP delegation aren't sold

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Trump aides want Texas to redraw its congressional maps to boost the GOP. What would that mean?

The plan would shift voters from safely red districts into blue ones. Members of the state’s Republican delegation aren’t sold on the idea.

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A Texas Republican new to Congress, Brandon Gill has a knack for getting noticed

With a scant legislative record but a lot of face recognition, the representative from North Texas has found a way to make a mark in his first term.

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U.S. House passes SAVE Act, led by Rep. Chip Roy, to require proof of citizenship to vote

Democrats argue that the bill places unnecessary hurdles on voting and could cause issues for people who have changed their name — like millions of married women.

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Rep. Wesley Hunt praised in statewide ads as Cornyn kicks off reelection campaign

A seven-figure Texas ad buy is seen as a strong indicator that the Houston congressman may challenge the incumbent senator.

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These House members are running or weighing bids for Senate or governor - Roll Call

More than two dozen House members are contemplating runs for Senate or governor, which could complicate the fight for the majority.

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As Texas gets redder, John Cornyn could face toughest primary season of his career

Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has hinted at a possible run, has more support than the four-term senator among Republicans, polling shows.

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Texas congressmen cleared in ethics investigation over campaign finance spending

The ethics committee said existing law and guidance from the Federal Election Commission is “often ambiguous” and provides gray areas of spending.

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House panel helped boost Ohio immigrant pet-eating claims - Roll Call

Some defend the tactic as a way to highlight an immigration issue Republicans see as an election advantage.

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These Texans are scheduled to speak this week at the Democratic National Convention

U.S. Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Veronica Escobar are expected to speak on the mainstage in Chicago.

Salon

Trump's Black voter efforts hit a wall

Black Republicans made their pitch at the RNC - but they have their work cut out for them as Kamala Harris rises

The Texas Tribune

Trump helped Wesley Hunt get elected. At RNC, he returns the favor.

Wesley Hunt is one of the few Texans selected to speak at the RNC main stage — a reflection of his ardent support for former President Donald Trump.

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Republican Reps. Preview Trump's Unity Message At RNC

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds and Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt discuss unity and collective responsibility at a Republican event.

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