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yellowdogintexas

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2. Runoff is the day after Memorial Day. there is a school of thought which predicts Cornyn

Reply to Renew Deal (Reply #1)

Sat Feb 21, 2026, 10:01 PM

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will not make the runoff. One candidate has to get 51% of the vote to avoid a primary, otherwise the top two will compete in the runoff. It is going to be interesting.

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It's been 14 years since a sitting US Senator lost their primary [View all] Polybius Saturday OP

Won't count until the runoff Renew Deal Saturday #1

Runoff is the day after Memorial Day. there is a school of thought which predicts Cornyn yellowdogintexas Saturday #2

Are there any polls showing Cornyn in danger of finishing 3rd? Renew Deal Saturday #3

I have not seen details of polls (which doesn't mean there aren't any) yellowdogintexas Sunday #5

Yes, but it's from February 5th Polybius Sunday #10

Wow. That would be crazy Renew Deal Sunday #11

Honestly, I only know about John Cornyn and Ken Paxton Polybius Sunday #12

And the fucking asshole voters of Texas edhopper Saturday #4

now those polls are saying not. Paxton is running best in their primary but both Democrats yellowdogintexas Sunday #6

I don't trust your State edhopper Sunday #8

It could happen blogslug Sunday #7

I hope Cornyn wins JI7 Sunday #9