“The number of independents and Republicans who voted in this Democratic primary is unprecedented. This is proof that there is something happening in Texas.”

The GOP Senate candidates will spend two more months attacking each other, while Democrat James Talarico must shore up the base.

Cornyn faces a challenge from MAGA favorite Ken Paxton, the state’s attorney general, and Rep. Wesley Hunt in a contest that's expected to advance to a May runoff between the top two vote-getters.