Texas GOP Lawmakers Back Cornyn in Senate Runoff

0:00It's March 30th. You're listening to El Paso News today, AI-powered local news. Republican lawmakers in Texas are throwing their weight behind Senator John Corman as he gears up for a Senate primary runoff against Attorney General. Ken Paxton, on May 26th, neither candidate had 50% in the March primary, so now it's down to this head-to-head battle with the winner taking on Democrat state. Senator James Tolerico in November. More than 30 sitting Republican legislators have endorsed Corman, giving his campaign a real shot in the arm with less than eight weeks to go. These backers include U.S. representatives like Nathaniel Moran, Randy Weber, and Michael McCall, plus state senators and a bunch of House members who praise Corman for fighting for Texas energy jobs and cutting federal red tape. Corman's racked up 500 endorsements total, listed on his campaign site, while Paxton's picking up his own support, setting the stage for a tight runoff that could shape the Senate race ahead.