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• The intense Texas Republican Senate primary on March 3 features incumbent Senator John Cornyn battling against Attorney General Ken Paxton and Congressman Wesley Hunt, each vying for Trump’s elusive endorsement.
• Donald Trump’s recent visits to Texas have created a buzz as he refrains from backing any candidate, leaving supporters and contenders alike questioning his intentions and creating uncertainty within the party.
• As candidates ramp up their campaigns with aggressive strategies and personal attacks, Cornyn seeks to defend his seat for a fifth term, while Paxton leans into his Trump-aligned image and Hunt presents himself as the fresh face of the GOP.
• The Democratic scene is equally charged, with Jasmine Crockett gaining momentum through endorsements from high-profile figures like Kamala Harris, positioning her as a formidable opponent against James Talarico.
• Polls suggest a tightly contested race on both sides, with Crockett leading in the Democratic primary, while Paxton and Cornyn are neck-and-neck in the Republican field, igniting fears within the GOP about potential Democratic gains.
• Amid soaring campaign spending and strategic maneuvering, the primary season reveals deep divisions within the Republican Party, with the outcome poised to significantly impact the political landscape in a traditionally red state.