Representative Wesley Hunt entered the Texas Republican Senate primary on Monday, challenging both incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton for the seat. Hunt, one of the first Black Republicans to represent Texas in Congress, criticized the race as a personal feud between Cornyn and Paxton, while positioning himself as an alternative focused on state priorities. His first legislative goal would be repealing the bipartisan gun control measure that Cornyn helped negotiate after the 2022 Uvalde school shooting.
The 43-year-old congressman represents a Houston district, but remains largely unknown statewide. Hunt described himself as a staunch Trump ally who could attract younger voters and expand the party's appeal among Black and Hispanic communities. The National Republican Senatorial Committee expressed frustration with his candidacy, warning that the three-way contest could drain resources from other races and benefit Democrats in the general election.
The 43-year-old congressman represents a Houston district, but remains largely unknown statewide. Hunt described himself as a staunch Trump ally who could attract younger voters and expand the party's appeal among Black and Hispanic communities. The National Republican Senatorial Committee expressed frustration with his candidacy, warning that the three-way contest could drain resources from other races and benefit Democrats in the general election.
