A new Texas Public Opinion Research poll finds Ken Paxton leads John Cornyn in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate, 49% to 41% with 11% undecided.
If Trump were to endorse Cornyn, Paxton would still lead 44% to 43%. A Trump endorsement of Paxton would widen his lead to 58% to 32%.
Also, Wesley Hunt’s primary voters are breaking for Paxton. Among voters who supported Hunt in the primary, 48% now back Paxton, compared to 31% for Cornyn.