Texas Republicans face a defining, generational choice on May 26 in the U.S. Senate runoff: continue with long-time establishment incumbent John Cornyn or elect a proven conservative warrior, Attorney General Ken Paxton. After neither candidate cleared the 50% threshold in the March primary, this runoff offers a clear, historic opportunity to send a bold, unapologetic leader to Washington who will fight for Texas values without compromise.

Ken Paxton stands as the definitive choice for grassroots conservatives who demand results over rhetoric.

As Texas Attorney General, Paxton has delivered landmark victories that protect our state, preserve its sovereignty, and keep Texas families safe. He hasn’t just talked about conservative principles; he has used the law to defend them.

• Securing the Border: Paxton has repeatedly sued the federal government to halt lawless open-border policies, fighting tooth and nail to allow Texas to defend its own territory.
• Defending Liberty: His office has aggressively pursued election fraud, protected the rights of the unborn, and successfully shielded Texas businesses and workers from radical federal overreach.
• Targeting Real Threats: Under his leadership, the AG’s office has cracked down on human trafficking networks, secured billions in record opioid settlements, and gone toe-to-toe with Big Tech monopolies.

Just like Donald Trump, Ken Paxton has created powerful enemies precisely because he does his job effectively. He is targeted by lawfare and media smears because he refuses to join the comfortable Washington uniparty.

The politically motivated impeachment of Ken Paxton was a desperate attempt by establishment forces to remove a duly elected conservative fighter. Texans haven’t forgotten the betrayal.

Chief among the insiders who turned their backs on the grassroots are State Representatives Matt Shaheen and Jeff Leach. These Collin County politicians active in the Texas House chose to side with Democrats and the establishment to orchestrate a fraudulent impeachment spectacle.

The Texas Senate completely acquitted Paxton, exposing the entire effort as a swamp-driven hit job. Reps. Shaheen and Leach exposed the deep divide in the party, with insiders protecting the status quo versus outsiders willing to drain the swamp. On May 26, Texas voters have the chance to reject the insider elite.

By contrast, John Cornyn represents a tired, 24-year Washington establishment that has consistently chosen institutional deal-making over unyielding principle. In an era demanding absolute strength against a radical progressive agenda, Cornyn’s record is littered with compromise:

• The Gun Control Capitulation: Following the Uvalde tragedy, Cornyn led negotiations with Democrats to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This catastrophic concession opened the door to federal funding for state red-flag laws and enhanced background checks, a move that earned him a formal rebuke from the Texas GOP and a chorus of boos from his own delegates.
• Amnesty and Globalism: Cornyn has a history of flirting with comprehensive immigration reforms that offer pathways to legalization for illegal crossings. Furthermore, his unyielding support for sending tens of billions of American taxpayer dollars to Ukraine, while the Texas border remains under siege, proves his priorities lie with the D.C. elite, not Texas citizens.
• Dismal Conservative Scores: Organizations like Heritage Action have scored Cornyn as low as 35% in recent cycles, a reflection of a career politician who prioritizes McConnell-style deal-making over a real fight.

At 74 years old and after nearly a quarter-century in Washington, Cornyn’s tenure raises legitimate concerns regarding his vigor, connection to modern Texas, and sharpness. While Cornyn has spent years pointing out cognitive decline in his political opponents, voters are rightly questioning if his decades in the D.C. bubble have detached him from the aggressive fighting spirit required to save this country.

Texas Republicans are choosing more than a senator in this runoff.

Voters are choosing what kind of fighter they want representing the state in Washington. Ken Paxton has built his career on challenging powerful interests, resisting federal overreach, and taking political heat when he believes Texas is on the right side of the fight. That is exactly the kind of posture many GOP voters are looking for in 2026.

Texas does not need incrementalism or backroom compromises; we need a revolution against the administrative state.

The stakes on May 26 could not be higher. Low-turnout runoffs are won by the most motivated, passionate voters. Ken Paxton’s base—the true America First grassroots—has the momentum.

Electing Ken Paxton sends an unmistakable message to the uniparty: Texas rejects career politicians and RINO betrayals. We demand absolute border security, constitutional fidelity, and a fighter who never apologizes for defending Texas.

John Cornyn has had his time, and it has resulted in concession. Ken Paxton has proven he will endure the arrows, win the legal battles, and put Texas families first. On May 26, choose victory over vulnerability. Vote Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate.

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