In the closely watched Texas Senate runoff, Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken an early lead over incumbent Senator John Cornyn. With 55 out of 254 counties reporting early voting results, Paxton has secured 57.98% of the vote, while Cornyn trails with 42.02%.

Background

Senator Cornyn, who has served nearly 24 years in the U.S. Senate, is seeking another six-year term. His challenger, Ken Paxton, has been a prominent figure in Texas politics for over 23 years, having survived an impeachment in 2023. Both candidates have emphasized their alignment with former President Donald Trump, who endorsed Paxton just a week before the election.

The winner of this Republican runoff will go on to face the Democratic nominee, State Representative James Talarico from Austin, in the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for November 3.

What’s Next

As the election progresses, Community Impact will continue to update the results as more votes are counted. It is important to note that all current results are unofficial until they are fully canvassed. For more detailed information on local and state runoffs, voters can visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

Original reporting: Community Impact — Austin — read the source article.