Ken Paxton Leads in Runoff with John Cornyn

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 interesting: 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.