The 2026 race for Texas's U.S. Senate seat is drawing multiple candidates from both parties, including incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn, who seeks a fifth term. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced his primary challenge to Cornyn, while former Democratic Congressman Colin Allred launched his bid for the seat.

There's no guarantee that Democrat Chris Pappas and Republican Scott Brown will face off in the race for U.S. Senate, but they're already treating each other as likely opponents.

Another Texan has joined the race for a U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by John Cornyn. The four-term senator is now facing challenges from both parties.

“We are making good headway,” said Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. He expects the Senate will get this “past the finish line” by the end of the week, sending it back to the House for swift action.

Colin Allred, a former U.S. Representative and ex-NFL linebacker, has announced he will run for U.S. Senate in 2026.

Insurance chief John King jumps into Georgia’s U.S. Senate race Republican casts himself as a combat-tested conservative who can win over both Kemp allies and MAGA loyalists. Cookie Settings

Each candidate is running for their party's nomination in the race to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire.