Why It Matters
This runoff will decide the Republican candidate for a key U.S. Senate seat, which is critical for the party's representation and could influence the national political landscape.
Key Intelligence
- ■The Texas Republican primary for a U.S. Senate seat concluded without any candidate securing an outright majority.
- ■A runoff election is now required to determine the party's nominee.
- ■The runoff will be contested between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.