Wesley Hunt Enters Texas Senate Race, Shaking Up GOP Primary Landscape
Rep. Wesley Hunt has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate from Texas, complicating the race for incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Latest polls show Cornyn and Paxton in a statistical dead heat, with Hunt emerging as a significant contender in the Republican primary. Despite facing pushback from GOP leaders, Hunt is framing his campaign as a call for new leadership in Texas, arguing that the state needs fresh voices to represent its interests. His entry has stirred discussions among Republican circles, with some viewing it as a potential opening for Democrats. As the primary date approaches, the dynamics of the Texas Senate race continue to evolve, positioning Hunt as a disruptor in an increasingly contentious battle.
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