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On the Republican side, a fierce three-way contest involves incumbent Senator John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Congressman Wesley Hunt. Tea-party aligned Paxton has built a strong lead in polls, mainly due to his aggressive legal actions against the Biden administration and his willingness to challenge establishment figures. Cornyn has campaigned on his long-standing service and pro-Trump record, while Hunt aims to appeal to conservative voters seeking fresh leadership.