Texas AG Ken Paxton has announced a bid for U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's seat. Texas is one of only five states with a resign-to-run law on the books. AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced his bid for the U.S. Senate.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a close ally of President Donald Trump, announced Tuesday he will challenge Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the 2026 primary

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched his long-anticipated campaign Tuesday for the 2026 Senate race to challenge Sen. John Cornyn, settling up what is expected to be a bitter and expensive primary that some fear could hurt Republicans in the general election.