Texas GOP Sen. Cornyn tries to hold his seat for a 5th term while Democrats Crockett, Talarico face off
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Texas is holding primary elections for a U.S. Senate seat, with Senator John Cornyn seeking a fifth term.
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The outcome of this election will determine who represents Texas in the U.S. Senate, influencing federal laws and policies that affect your daily life.
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Senator John Cornyn is campaigning for a fifth term in the Texas Republican primary, facing challenges from Attorney General Ken Paxton and Representative Wesley Hunt. The contest is widely expected to proceed to a May runoff between the top two vote-getters. Meanwhile, Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico are vying for their party's nomination. This primary election will determine who advances to the general election to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate.
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Texas is holding primary elections for a U.S. Senate seat, with Senator John Cornyn campaigning for a fifth term.
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