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American politician (born 1952)
John Cornyn III (/ˈkɔːrnɪn/ KOR-nin; born February 2, 1952) is an American politician and former judge who is the senior United States senator for Texas
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state attorney general Ken Paxton. Four-term Republican incumbent John Cornyn sought re-election, but was challenged for the party's nomination by Paxton
2026 United States Senate election in Texas
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43.9% marked the highest vote share of any of Cornyn's Democratic challengers. Despite this being Cornyn's worst performance percentage-wise, he more than
2020 United States Senate election in Texas
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Cornyn is a surname in English-language countries; it is from Ireland originally, and is the equivalent of Curneen. According to historian C. Thomas Cairney
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States Senate. Incumbent Republican senator and Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn ran for election to a third term. Primary elections were held on March 4
2014 United States Senate election in Texas
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Alison Cornyn is a Brooklyn and Hudson Valley-based interdisciplinary artist, activist and educator. She is a founding partner and the Creative Director
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senators to class 1 and class 2. The state's current senators are John Cornyn (to be replaced by James Talarico Jan 2, 2027) and Ted Cruz (serving since
List of United States senators from Texas
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John Cornyn defeated Democratic nominee Rick Noriega, a member of the Texas House of Representatives, to win election to a second term. Cornyn increased
2008 United States Senate election in Texas
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British politician (born 1949)
Jeremy Bernard Corbyn (/ˈkɔːrbɪn/ ; born 26 May 1949) is a British politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Islington North since 1983
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Attorney General Republican John Cornyn won the open seat. This was the first open-seat election since 1984. John Cornyn, attorney general of Texas Hypothetical
2002 United States Senate election in Texas
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terms until 2028. Two incumbent senators—Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and John Cornyn of Texas—lost renomination in their respective primaries, while two nominees—Graham
2026 United States Senate elections
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Record label executive
Carl Stanley Cornyn (July 8, 1933 – May 11, 2015) was an American record label executive. He wrote Exploding: The Highs, Hits, Hype, Heroes, and Hustlers
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American politician and attorney (born 1970)
Trump's first term. Cruz is set to become Texas's senior senator when John Cornyn leaves office in 2027. Rafael Edward Cruz was born on December 22, 1970
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Republican senators in the 119th Congress allowed to cast a vote. Senators John Cornyn, Rick Scott and John Thune were the only official candidates on the ballot
2024 Senate Republican Conference leadership election
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Canadian-American linguist
William Stewart Cornyn (1906–1971) was a Canadian-born American linguist and author, noted for his expertise in Burmese and Russian language studies, as
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3% in 2020 and Hillary Clinton 66.4% in 2016. In U.S. Senate races, John Cornyn lost the district twice in 2014 and 2020 for his seat, as did Cruz in his
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas
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2026. Bankoff, Caroline (April 29, 2026). "New Poll: Talarico Leads Both Cornyn and Paxton in Texas Senate General Election" (PDF). Texas Public Opinion
2026 Texas gubernatorial election
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like Senator John Cornyn and strategist Karl Rove, with Rove calling French a "bigot" and saying he would support Rosenthal. Cornyn also said he would
2026 Texas Railroad Commissioner election
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Chief Executive of the U.S. state of Texas
divisions Counties Cities and towns Congressional delegation U.S. senators John Cornyn (R) Ted Cruz (R) U.S. representatives 1: Louie Gohmert (R) 2: Dan Crenshaw
Governor_of_Texas
the Texas Supreme Court John Cornyn beat Democratic nominee and former Attorney General Jim Mattox, 54% to 44%. Cornyn became the first Republican elected
1998 Texas Attorney General election
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American politician and author
United States Senate election in Texas, losing to incumbent Republican John Cornyn by ten percentage points. Hegar was seven years old when her mother, Grace
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U.S. Senate race in New Hampshire
Cassidy, Louisiana (2015–present) Susan Collins, Maine (1997–present) John Cornyn, Texas (2002–present) Tom Cotton, Arkansas (2015–present) Kevin Cramer,
2026 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
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for U.S. Senate in the 2026 election, defeating Republican incumbent John Cornyn in the primary, however being defeated by the Democratic nominee James Talarico
Electoral history of Ken Paxton
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American politician and lawyer (born 1962)
Senate in Texas in 2026 and defeated the incumbent Republican senator John Cornyn in the primary election after being endorsed by Trump, but lost to the Democratic
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re-election to a fourth term, running for the U.S. senate against incumbent John Cornyn in the primary, and Democratic nominee James Talarico in the general election
2026 Texas Attorney General election
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successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due
List of current United States senators
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John Cornyn had an approval rating of 50%. Texas House of Representatives member and Afghanistan War veteran Rick Noriega secured his place as Cornyn's Democratic
2008 United States Senate elections
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American politician (1943–2008)
lost the general election to Republican John Cornyn, a former member of the Texas Supreme Court. Cornyn polled 2,002,794 votes (54.25 percent) to Mattox's
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Governor of Texas since 2015
campaigning for several months when the previous attorney general, John Cornyn, vacated the post to run for the U.S. Senate. Abbott then switched his campaign
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American lawyer
was succeeded by Republican Texas Supreme Court justice, John Cornyn, in 1997. Cornyn later ran successfully for the U.S. Senate in 2002 and was re-elected
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American politician
Democratic nominee for the United States Senate seat held by Republican John Cornyn. Cornyn would win reelection with 54.8% to Noriega's 42.8%. Noriega was born
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Republican John Cornyn won a fourth term in office, defeating Democrat MJ Hegar by a little less than ten percentage points. Cornyn defeated four other
2020 United States Senate elections
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House elections for the 114th U.S. Congress
Retrieved January 6, 2014. "In surprise move, Steve Stockman challenges John Cornyn". Politico. Politico. December 9, 2013. Retrieved December 10, 2013. "Virginia
2014 United States House of Representatives elections
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Two-term incumbent Republican John Cornyn, the Senate minority whip, had been re-elected with 55% of the vote in 2008. Cornyn sought re-election, and won the
2014 United States Senate elections
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American attorney and judge
v t e Statewide political officials of Texas U.S. senators John Cornyn Ted Cruz State government Greg Abbott, Governor Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor
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Lieutenant Governor of Texas since 2015
v t e Statewide political officials of Texas U.S. senators John Cornyn Ted Cruz State government Greg Abbott, Governor Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor
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American politician (born 1973)
After the 2017 Sutherland Springs church shooting, Murphy and Senator John Cornyn introduced the bipartisan Fix NICS Act to ensure criminal records are submitted
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Ranking of United States senators by length of service
Democratic Washington January 3, 2001 Ranking Member: Commerce 11 1867 John Cornyn Republican Texas December 2, 2002 Chair: Narcotics Caucus 12 1868 Lisa Murkowski
Seniority in the United States Senate
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American politician (born 1941)
congressional delegation when Representative Lloyd Doggett and Senator John Cornyn leave office in 2027. Carter was born in Houston, but has spent most of
John Carter (Texas politician)
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vice president of the United States (2025–present) U.S. senators John Cornyn, Texas (2002–present) Individuals Jon Gruden, former NFL coach Organizations
2026 United States Senate special election in Ohio
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U.S. House district for Texas
not seek reelection in 2014, and would instead challenge incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican senatorial primary, and was succeeded in the U.S. House
Texas's 36th congressional district
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American politician (born 1967)
the current United States Congress Senators (ordered by seniority) ▌John Cornyn (R) ▌Ted Cruz (R) Representatives (ordered by district) ▌Nathaniel Moran (R)
Vicente Gonzalez (American politician)
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American politician and musician (born 1972)
113th–115th United States Congress (ordered by seniority) 113th Senate: ▌J. Cornyn (R) · ▌T. Cruz (R) House: ▌R. Hall (R) ▌J. Barton (R) ▌L. Smith (R) ▌S.
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American politician (born 1981)
the current United States Congress Senators (ordered by seniority) ▌John Cornyn (R) ▌Ted Cruz (R) Representatives (ordered by district) ▌Nathaniel Moran (R)
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American politician (born 1961)
were Rick Scott and John Cornyn. The election occurred in a closed-door Republican caucus setting. Thune reportedly defeated Cornyn by a vote of 29-24. On
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American politician (born 1984)
Crenshaw meeting with Sonny Perdue and John Cornyn in 2020
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Trump, president of the United States (2017–present) U.S. senators John Cornyn, Texas (2002–present) State officials Greg Abbott, governor of Texas George
2018 United States Senate election in Texas
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American economist and politician (born 1942)
successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due
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American gun rights advocate
against U.S. Senator John Cornyn's support for red flag laws during the 2022 Republican Party of Texas state convention, where Cornyn referred to party delegates
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Current Federal Cabinet of the United States
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Second cabinet of Donald Trump
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Vice President of the United States since 2025
After graduating from law school, Vance worked for Republican senator John Cornyn. He spent a year as a law clerk for Judge David Bunning of the U.S. District
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U.S. House district for Texas
nomination for United States Senate in 2026, against incumbent senator John Cornyn and Texas attorney general Ken Paxton. For the 118th and successive Congresses
Texas's 38th congressional district
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Standing committee of the U.S. Senate
Majority Minority Chuck Grassley, Iowa, Chair John Cornyn, Texas Mike Lee, Utah Ted Cruz, Texas Josh Hawley, Missouri Thom Tillis, North Carolina John
United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary
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House elections for the 120th U.S. Congress
Hunt is running for US Senate in Texas, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and Paxton". Associated Press. October 6, 2025. Retrieved October 6, 2025
2026 United States House of Representatives elections
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American attorney and politician (born 1951)
Republican nominee at the time. In May 2024, Wicker, John Thune, and John Cornyn urged Speaker Johnson not to agree to anything with Marjorie Taylor Greene
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American politician and investor
problem is now obviously far worse than anyone imagined." Senator John Cornyn criticized French, writing "This is the Republican nominee for statewide
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American judge (born 1953)
of Texas In office October 28, 1997 – December 31, 2002 Preceded by John Cornyn Succeeded by Dale Wainwright Personal details Born (1953-02-03) February
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American businessman (born 1965)
addition, his combined contributions to Texans for Senator John Cornyn Inc., Alamo PAC, and Cornyn Victory Committee amount to $22,400 in 2024 and 2025. Together
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vice president of the United States (2025–present) U.S. senators John Cornyn, Texas (2002–present) Local officials Dan A. Sullivan, former mayor of Anchorage
2026 United States Senate election in Alaska
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3, 2011 – January 3, 2013 113th January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2015 John Cornyn (Texas) 114th January 3, 2015 – January 3, 2017 Republican majority → 115th
Party leaders of the United States Senate
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American politician (born 1956)
United States Senate in the 2014 election but lost to incumbent Senator John Cornyn. In 2018, Stockman was convicted on 23 felony counts related to money laundering
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American politician (born 1989)
original on May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026. "Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff". Austin: KVUE. Associated Press
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American politician (born 1972)
still in law school, he began working for then-Texas attorney general John Cornyn on his 2002 campaign for the United States Senate. After the September 11
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American political consultant
National Committee. In May 2025, Mackowick was serving as Senator John Cornyn's senior campaign advisor. "Mackowiak briefed National Press Foundation fellows
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American politician, lawyer (born 1983)
following the January 6 Capitol attack. Allred worked with Senator John Cornyn on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. He also initiated efforts to establish
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Elected government official of the state of Texas
White, and Greg Abbott were elected governor. Culberson, Daniel, and John Cornyn were later elected to the United States Senate. First elected attorney general
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American judge (born 1961)
2020. "Senators Hutchison, Cornyn Recommend Xavier Rodriguez For Judicial Nomination". United States Senator John Cornyn, Texas. February 6, 2003. Archived
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American politician (born 1994)
the current United States Congress Senators (ordered by seniority) ▌John Cornyn (R) ▌Ted Cruz (R) Representatives (ordered by district) ▌Nathaniel Moran (R)
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Top appellate lawyer for the US state of Texas
The position was created in January 1999 by Texas attorney general John Cornyn and was first filled by Greg Coleman. It is a similar position to solicitors
Solicitor_General_of_Texas
American actor (born 1954)
board along with the President, US Senator Ted Cruz, and US Senator John Cornyn. For Far from Heaven (2002), Quaid won the New York Film Critics Circle
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Majority Minority Eric Schmitt, Missouri, Chair John Cornyn, Texas Mike Lee, Utah Ted Cruz, Texas Josh Hawley, Missouri John Kennedy, Louisiana Marsha
United States Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution
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American reproductive rights activist (born 1987)
Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. She addressed her senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, saying that her "horrific" experience was due to the policies they supported
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American politician and diplomat
was more likely to do this than either Phil Gramm or his successor John Cornyn." A poll that was released on June 19, 2007, showed that Hutchison had an
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U.S. House district for Texas
President McCain 64% - 36% 2012 President Romney 69% - 31% 2014 Senate Cornyn 74% - 26% Governor Abbott 71% - 29% 2016 President Trump 62% - 32% 2018
Texas's 31st congressional district
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Legislation of the 117th United States Congress
willing to negotiate a gun control bill. They directed her to Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. Thirty minutes later, Senator Chris Murphy texted Sinema
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
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American engineer and politician
French's commentary as racist including from Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn. Following the tweets, Rosenthal's campaign received endorsements from several
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American politician and attorney (born 1942)
Majority Leader In office January 3, 2015 – January 20, 2021 Whip John Cornyn John Thune Preceded by Harry Reid Succeeded by Chuck Schumer United States
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senator to not serve as chair or ranking member of a committee is John Cornyn. The most senior senators by class are Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) from
List of United States senators in the 119th Congress
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US law vetoed by Obama but overridden
lead sponsors of the legislation in the United States Senate were John Cornyn, Republican of Texas, and Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York. The bill
Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
Justice_Against_Sponsors_of_Terrorism_Act
American politician (born 1974)
Texas's other senator, Republican John Cornyn, would have taken advantage of a similar opportunity to run. In 2002, Cornyn, the state's then one-term attorney
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U.S. state
by Republicans and the other 13 by Democrats. Texas's Senators are John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. Between 1988 and 2026, Texans did not elect any Democrats
Texas
U.S. House district for Texas
President McCain 58% - 41% 2012 President Romney 60% - 40% 2014 Senate Cornyn 68% - 32% Governor Abbott 64% - 36% 2016 President Trump 59% - 37% 2018
Texas's 27th congressional district
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& History". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 June 2019. Cornyn, Stan (22 October 2013). "Stay Tuned By Stan Cornyn: Loudest Purple". Rhino Entertainment. Retrieved
List_of_Deep_Purple_members
American labor organizer and writer (born 1982)
Ramirez was a potential challenger to incumbent United States Senator John Cornyn in the 2020 United States Senate election in Texas as part of a twelve-person
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American political consultant and policy advisor (born 1950)
election), Bill Clements (1986 Texas gubernatorial election), Senator John Cornyn (2002 U.S. Senate election), Governor Rick Perry (1990 Texas Agriculture
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American politician (1943–2026)
Rodriguez (D) ▌C. Gonzalez (D) 107th Senate: ▌P. Gramm (R) ▌K. Hutchison (R) ▌J. Cornyn (R) House: ▌M. Frost (D) ▌C. Stenholm (D) ▌R. Hall (D) ▌S. Ortiz (D) ▌D
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colloquially known as Blexas (Blue Texas). Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn ran for re-election. He faced attorney general Ken Paxton in a runoff on
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American politician (1961–2025)
States Congress (ordered by seniority) 112th Senate: ▌K. Hutchison (R) · ▌J. Cornyn (R) House: ▌R. Hall (R) ▌J. Barton (R) ▌L. Smith (R) ▌R. Paul (R) ▌S. Johnson (R)
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2009–2011 U.S. legislative term
John Thune, from June 25, 2009 National Senatorial Committee Chair: John Cornyn Chief Deputy Whip: Richard Burr Speaker of the House Speaker: Nancy Pelosi
111th_United_States_Congress
Barrasso, Senate majority whip (2025–present) from Wyoming (2007–present) John Cornyn, Texas (2002–2027) Ted Cruz, Texas (2013–present) John Kennedy, Louisiana
2026 United States Senate election in Iowa
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actor (no declared party affiliation) Greg Abbott (R) U.S. senators John Cornyn, U.S. senator from Texas (2002–2027) U.S. representatives Dan Crenshaw,
2022 Texas gubernatorial election
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Second-highest elected office in Texas
v t e Statewide political officials of Texas U.S. senators John Cornyn Ted Cruz State government Greg Abbott, Governor Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor
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Cohorts of Senate seats whose holders will be elected in a given year
Marsha Blackburn (R) Bill Hagerty (R) —N/a R+14 Texas Ted Cruz (R) John Cornyn (R) —N/a R+6 Utah John Curtis (R) —N/a Mike Lee (R) R+11 Vermont Bernie
Classes of United States senators
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2025 U.S. immigration law
The amended version, which passed the Senate on January 20, includes the Cornyn Amendment, which provides for detaining aliens who are charged with or convicted
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American politician (born 1972)
the current United States Congress Senators (ordered by seniority) ▌John Cornyn (R) ▌Ted Cruz (R) Representatives (ordered by district) ▌Nathaniel Moran (R)
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president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present) U.S. senators John Cornyn, Texas (2002–present) Joe Manchin, former West Virginia (2010–2025) (Independent;
2026 United States Senate election in Maine
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American politician (1890–1969)
Krueger Hutchison Cruz Class 2 S. Houston Hemphill Hamilton Coke Chilton Bailey Johnston Sheppard A. Houston O'Daniel Johnson Blakley Tower Gramm Cornyn
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February 18, 2026. "Trump visits Corpus Christi for rally, declines to endorse Cornyn, Paxton or Hunt in U.S. Senate primary race". KENS. February 27, 2026. Retrieved
List of Donald Trump rallies (2025–present)
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Governor of Texas from 1846 to 1847
Krueger Hutchison Cruz Class 2 S. Houston Hemphill Hamilton Coke Chilton Bailey Johnston Sheppard A. Houston O'Daniel Johnson Blakley Tower Gramm Cornyn
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American lawyer and politician (1950–2024)
Rodriguez (D) ▌C. Gonzalez (D) 107th Senate: ▌P. Gramm (R) ▌K. Hutchison (R) ▌J. Cornyn (R) House: ▌M. Frost (D) ▌C. Stenholm (D) ▌R. Hall (D) ▌S. Ortiz (D) ▌D
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