Rep. Wesley Hunt Enters Texas Senate Race, Tightening GOP Primary

Hunt's entry shakes up the Texas Senate race. Can his Trump-aligned candidacy overcome establishment criticism and connect with voters?

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2025 October 7 . 5:47 AM

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Rep. Wesley Hunt Enters Texas Senate Race, Tightening GOP Primary

Rep. Wesley Hunt, a 43-year-old former Army captain, has entered the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Texas. His candidacy tightens the race, previously led by Attorney General Ken Paxton, with Sen. John Cornyn now within single digits. Hunt aims to shift focus from the Paxton-Cornyn feud to voter concerns.

Hunt's entry has drawn criticism from Cornyn's camp and the Senate Leadership Fund, who view it as a 'quixotic quest for relevancy' that could aid Democrats. However, Hunt believes Texas voters will prioritize his candidacy over establishment endorsements. Paxton's campaign welcomed Hunt, stating that primaries benefit the party and voters.

Hunt, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, will pitch himself as ideologically aligned with Paxton but without the latter's ethical and legal troubles. He will need to quickly introduce himself to voters outside his Houston district. Hunt's campaign is backed by a PAC associated with energy interests, but he'll face financial challenges against well-funded groups supporting Cornyn.

Wesley Hunt's entrance into the Texas Senate race has injected new dynamics, tightening the contest and shifting focus. Despite establishment criticism, Hunt is confident in his candidacy and looks to connect with Texas voters on their priorities.