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Related: About this forumCould the Democrats win the 2026 TX US Senate Election if Cornyn retires?
Colin Allred narrowly loses to Ted Cruz in 2024 then runs for Cornyns US Senate seat in 2026.
The Republican candidates for Cornyns seat.
TX US Representatives Michael Cloud or Michael McCaul.
Democrats could also get Lizzie Fletcher to run for Governor.
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Could the Democrats win the 2026 TX US Senate Election if Cornyn retires? (Original Post)
nkpolitics1212
Feb 2023
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hauckeye
(624 posts)1. I don't know, seems like Texas is a lost cause
SoCalDavidS
(9,998 posts)3. Seems That Way
Unless a Democrat can somehow run as a repub, with an (R) next to their name, it seems unlikely in TX.
TexasTowelie
(110,966 posts)2. It doesn't appear likely.
I also doubt that Allred will give up his seat in the House to run for Senate.
AllyCat
(15,987 posts)4. No. They like to elect jerks like Abbott and Cancun Cruz
In statewide races. SoS, AG. You name it. Their voters prefer racist fascist jackasses.