"The close result signals an even nastier fight ahead in a contest already defined by attack ads and personal animosity. Cornyn has cast his early lead as proof he can withstand the biggest challenge yet of his long dominance in Texas GOP politics, while Paxton declared himself the party's eventual nominee and urged Republicans to unite."
"Cornyn narrowly led Paxton Wednesday morning with 41.9 percent of the vote to Paxton's 41.7 percent. Rep. Wesley Hunt finished a distant third with just 13.5 percent. Hunt, a second-term Houston congressman, entered the race in October but was squeezed by heavy spending from groups tied to both rivals and now exits after giving up his House seat."
Texas Republicans face a contentious three-month Senate runoff campaign between incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton after neither candidate achieved a majority in Tuesday's primary election. Cornyn narrowly leads with 41.9 percent of the vote compared to Paxton's 41.7 percent, while Representative Wesley Hunt finished third with 13.5 percent and has exited the race. The close margin indicates an intensifying battle characterized by attack advertisements and personal conflict between the two frontrunners. Cornyn views his narrow lead as evidence of his political strength in Texas Republican politics, while Paxton asserts he will ultimately become the party's nominee and calls for Republican unity. The Republican winner will face Democrat James Talarico, who defeated Representative Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary.
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