Quick Info
| Profession | Politician; U.S. Senator from Texas |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/02/1952 |
| Age | 74 years |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Latest News about John Cornyn
04/03/2026
John Cornyn faced a major intra-party challenge in the Texas Republican Senate primary after narrowly leading Attorney General Ken Paxton in the first round of voting. The race was described as a fight for his political survival, reflecting the seriousness of the challenge from within his own party.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | John Cornyn III |
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| Political Party | Republican |
| Known For | Serving in the U.S. Senate since 2002 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | Trinity University |
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| Law School | St. Mary's University School of Law; University of Virginia School of Law |
Career
| U.S. Senate | First elected in 2002; currently serving his fourth term |
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| Texas Supreme Court | Associate Justice from 1991 to 1997 |
| Texas Attorney General | 1999 to 2002 |
| Texas District Court | Judge on Texas's 37th District Court from 1985 to 1991 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is a graduate of Trinity University, St. Mary's University School of Law, and the University of Virginia School of Law. | |
| 2. He served on Texas's 37th District Court before joining the Texas Supreme Court. | |
| 3. He later served as Attorney General of Texas before being elected to the U.S. Senate. |