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Cornyn Concedes Texas GOP Runoff To Ken Paxton: ‘Come Up Short’

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MAY 26, 2026 at 11:16 PM EDT

Senator John Cornyn conceded the Texas Republican runoff for U.S. Senate to Attorney General Ken Paxton, telling supporters: “Tonight, we’ve come up short.” Cornyn said he respects the decision of Texas voters and will continue supporting the Republican ticket in the general election.

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