Representative Wesley Hunt, a Texas Republican , trailed Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in a new poll of the Texas GOP Senate primary.

Newsweek reached out to spokespersons for Hunt and Paxton for comment via email. A spokesperson for Cornyn declined to comment.

Why It Matters

Hunt, a two-term congressman representing areas near Houston, has not formally announced a campaign but has been speculated to be a potential candidate.

Cornyn, a longtime incumbent in the Lone Star State, is already facing a primary challenge from Paxton, who has cast himself as more aligned with the politics of President Donald Trump . Polls suggest Cornyn could be vulnerable, but the race could still be shaken up if Hunt decides to join the race.

The Texas Senate race is consider

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