HOUSTON — A new survey from the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University sheds light on where Texas voters stand as the 2026 U.S. Senate primaries approach. The poll, conducted in early August, provides a snapshot of the state’s political landscape, revealing notable divides and surprising strengths for several candidates in both the Republican and Democratic contests.

In the Republican primary, Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a narrow lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. When voters were asked to choose between just those two candidates, Paxton drew 44% support, Cornyn landed at 39%, and 17% said they were unsure. The margin remains slim in multi-candidate races, with Paxton maintaining a slight edge, whether Rep. Wesley Hunt or Rep. Ronny

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