Five major candidates from both parties are competing for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat currently held by John Cornyn. Here’s where they stand on key issues.
TEXAS, USA — Beyond local races, Texas voters will also help decide who represents them at the national level in one of the state’s most closely watched contests: the race for U.S. Senate.
Five major candidates, two Democrats and three Republicans, are vying for the seat currently held by John Cornyn.
On the Democratic side, Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico are competing for their party’s nomination.
Both candidates have emphasized affordability and addressing the rising cost of living as key priorities.
When it comes to immigration, Crockett has expressed support for clearer pathways to legal status and citizenship, along with faster asylum processing. Talarico has said he would like to see reforms in how Immigration and Customs Enforcement operates within communities, aiming to balance social concerns with border security.
On the Republican side, Cornyn faces a strong challenge from Ken Paxton, along with Wesley Hunt.
The three Republicans have taken differing approaches on several issues.
Paxton has called for aggressive legal action on immigration and promotes what he describes as an “America First” approach, particularly regarding foreign aid.
Cornyn has largely maintained a traditional conservative stance, supporting established Republican policies on immigration and backing the U.S.’s long-standing role in global affairs.
Hunt has advocated for deploying military troops to the southern border and supporting the Department of Homeland Security in deporting immigrants who are in the country illegally. On foreign policy, he has voiced strong support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas.
As the race unfolds, voters will hear more about each candidate’s plans for the economy, border security, and America’s role abroad.
Election Day will ultimately determine who advances and whether Senator Cornyn retains his seat, or if Texas sends a new voice to Washington.