CPAC activists embrace Paxton as MAGA’s choice for Texas Senate over Cornyn

Associated Press (AP) Political StrategyNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by By THOMAS BEAUMONTMarch 28, 2026 at 03:53 PM

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At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas on March 27, 2026, activists signaled their preference for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Senator John Cornyn as the MAGA choice for a Texas Senate seat. Paxton spoke at the Ronald Reagan dinner during the conference. The event highlighted a potential shift in support within the Texas Republican party. The article suggests a growing preference among CPAC attendees for Paxton's more aligned stance with the MAGA movement compared to Cornyn's. The conference served as a platform to showcase Paxton as a potential challenger to Cornyn in future elections.

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Paxton thanked them for sticking by his side after he was impeached — but acquitted — for corruption

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Paxton crowned the day by standing before thousands as the keynote speaker at the Ronald Reagan dinner.

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CPAC activists embrace Paxton as MAGA’s choice for Texas Senate over Cornyn

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Hundreds of right-wing activists from around the country hailed him as Republicans’ clear choice for U.S. Senate.

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Ronald Reagan ×340% Washington 40% Capitol Hill 40% Dallas ×550% Texas ×670% John Cornyn ×270% Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) ×680% Ken Paxton ×690%

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texas senate 90% cpac 80% ken paxton 80% john cornyn 70% maga 70% conservative politics 60% republican party 60% texas politics 50%

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Texas

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