Texas Sen. John Cornyn outraised his Republican challenger, Attorney General Ken Paxton, by $1 million during the first three months of what’s becoming one of the most hotly contested primary battles of the 2026 midterm elections.

Cornyn will need to use his deep coffers to overcome an early polling deficit to Paxton, who is looking to deny the GOP incumbent’s bid for a fifth term.

Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn is not bowing out without a fight. The Texas incumbent, who is seeking a fifth term in 2026, outraised his primary challenger, Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton,