John Cornyn’s ongoing refusal to actively back Republican nominee Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate general election has anchored trader expectations that the former incumbent will endorse no one. After losing the May 2026 Republican runoff to Paxton following Donald Trump’s late endorsement, Cornyn has repeatedly pledged only to support the broader GOP ticket while declining to campaign or raise funds for Paxton, citing concerns over the nominee’s general-election appeal. A recent leaked audio recording captured Paxton voicing frustration that Cornyn “wants me to lose” and is withholding help, reinforcing the distance between the two. Democratic nominee James Talarico has stated he would welcome Cornyn’s support, yet no signals have emerged of any cross-party move. With the November 3 election nearing and Cornyn maintaining a hands-off posture, the market consensus heavily favors no endorsement occurring.
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