The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election analysis organization, updated its rating of the Texas Senate race on May 26, 2026. The rating changed from 'likely Republican' to 'lean Republican' following the victory of state Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican runoff against Senator John Cornyn. Paxton received an endorsement from President Trump shortly before the election.
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Cook Political Report Adjusts Texas Senate Race Rating After Paxton's Runoff Victory
The Cook Political Report has revised its rating of the Texas Senate race from 'likely Republican' to 'lean Republican' after Ken Paxton won the GOP runoff against Senator John Cornyn. Paxton's victory was bolstered by a last-minute endorsement from President Trump.
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