GOP Senate incumbents face MAGA primary challengers - The Hill
3 days ago · Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who plans to run for reelection in 2026, is facing a possible primary challenger in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a longtime ally of President-elect Trump ...
5 Senate Republicans who could face primaries in 2026 - The Hill
Dec 15, 2024 · Speculation has swirled since the beginning of this year that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) could mount a bid for Cornyn’s seat, which could make for a contentious primary battle...
An early look at potentially vulnerable senators in 2026
Jan 7, 2025 · North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis is another likely Democratic target, although Trump won his state by 3 points. ... including from state Attorney General Ken Paxton, a staunch Trump ally ...
7 most competitive Senate races in 2026 - The Hill
Nov 28, 2024 · They’ll hope to finally get over the finish line facing Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), a two-term incumbent. Like with Collins, Democrats had optimism about ousting Tillis in 2020, but their...
Way-too-early guide to Senate races to watch in 2026
Dec 29, 2024 · Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) is up for reelection after two terms in the Senate. Democrats have their sights on this seat after Democrat Cal Cunningham conceded in the competitive race, losing by...
Senate GOP Incumbents Brace for Primary Challenges - Political Wire
3 days ago · “Several GOP Senate incumbents are already staring down the threat of primary challenges next year as friction builds between the MAGA and establishment wings,” The Hill reports. “Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), who plans to run for reelection in 2026, is facing a possible primary challenger in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a longtime ally of …
GOP senators on 2026 ballot walk a fine line on Trump loyalty
Dec 18, 2024 · North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis, who has said he expects to draw a primary challenger based on his past elections, has the distinction of running in a swing state that voted for Trump by 3 points ...
Battlegrounds, primaries and potential retirements mark the key …
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., is expected to be another top Democratic target, running for re-election in a perennial battleground state Trump won by 3 points. Tillis has won his two Senate races by...
For Trump’s allies, RINO-hunting season is in full swing
Dec 11, 2024 · Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has suggested he could run against Cornyn. When asked about Paxton considering a challenge, Cornyn responded on Tuesday, “Who?”
Senate GOP primary threats loom over Trump nomination battles
Dec 4, 2024 · The state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton, is a vocal Trump ally and has long held open the possibility he could challenge Cornyn. Paxton was an early backer of Patel for FBI director.
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