Tax Writers’ Fates at Stake in Upcoming Primaries: BGOV Tax

March 2, 2026, 11:07 AM UTC

Cornyn Primary Tops First 2026 Contests

Tax writers will star in the first primaries of the midterm elections determining control of Congress next year.

Sen John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) quest for a fifth term has top billing as he faces the prospect of a runoff election for renomination.

Cornyn, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, in TV advertising has leaned on his authorship of legislation (S. 3554) to allow the Treasury Department to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations it deems support terrorist groups.

Outside groups supporting Cornyn and one of his challengers, Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas), also are highlighting ...

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