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. |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about John Cornyn
26/05/2026
Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, after Donald Trump endorsed Paxton shortly before the vote. Cornyn, who had sought a fifth term, said he would support the Republican nominee in the November general election.
03/03/2026
John Cornyn narrowly led Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican U.S. Senate primary, but neither candidate reached the 50 percent needed to avoid a runoff. The result set up a May runoff in what was described as a fight for his political survival 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 2003; lost the 2026 Republican primary runoff to Ken Paxton |
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 |
Family
| Spouse | Sandy Cornyn |
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| Children | 2 daughters |
Career
| U.S. Senate | First elected in 2002; served four terms; lost the Republican primary runoff to Ken Paxton on 26/05/2026, so his Senate service ends with the current 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. | |
| 4. He was the incumbent in the 2026 Texas Republican Senate primary, which went to a runoff with Ken Paxton after neither candidate passed 50 percent in the March 3 vote. |
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