Coverage dated October 5, 2025

Wesley Hunt launches Texas Senate bid, bashing his opponents 'petty feud'

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Wesley Hunt entered the contentious Texas Senate GOP primary, setting up a showdown with John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.

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  1. Roll Call

    Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt joins contentious Republican primary for Senate (opens Roll Call)

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    Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt launched a Senate run Monday, roiling an already contentious and costly Republican primary.

  2. Seattle Times

    Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for US Senate in Texas, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and Paxton (opens Seattle Times)

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    Republican congressman Wesley Hunt is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas, defying Senate GOP leadership and adding a new element to an already contentious primary campaign.

  3. NBC News

    Rep. Wesley Hunt launches Republican bid for Senate in Texas (opens NBC News)

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    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.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Wesley Hunt launches Texas Senate bid, bashing his opponents 'petty feud' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Wesley Hunt entered the contentious Texas Senate GOP primary, setting up a showdown with John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.

  5. The Daily Signal

    ON THE HUNT: Texas Rep. Shakes Up Senate Race (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Rep. Wesley Hunt entered the Lone Star State’s Republican Senate primary Monday, changing the dynamics of Sen. John Cornyn’s reelection bid.