Rep. Wesley Hunt launches Republican bid for Senate in Texas

Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, is running for Senate in Texas, joining a competitive primary battle between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, is jumping into the Senate race in Texas, joining a competitive primary battle between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Hunt told the Associated Press in an interview that he believes that polling indicates “people want an alternative, and I’m going to give it to them.”

The congressman highlighted his support for President Donald Trump on his campaign website, saying he was "fighting alongside President Trump to codify DOGE cuts, secure our border, and fight for economic prosperity for all Texans."

In a news release, he said “the U.S. Senate race in Texas must be about more than a petty feud between two men who have spent months trading barbs.”

“With my candidacy, this race will finally be about what’s most important,” Hunt said. “I will ensure this campaign centers on what truly matters: Texas families, the protection of American energy, the security of our border, and the safety of every community across our great state.”