The Texas senator is running to replace Mitch McConnell as Republican leader of the Senate.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, speaks with reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, celebrated Republicans winning enough races Tuesday night to regain majority control of the Senate next year — raising the stakes for the Texan’s bid to become leader of the upper chamber’s Republicans.
GOP U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas, Rick Scott of Florida and Deb Fischer of Nebraska withstood longshot challenges to win reelection Tuesday night in states where Republicans were on defense. Republicans flipped seats in Ohio and West Virginia, The Associated Press reported, ensuring the GOP will enter the next Congress with at least a 51-49 Senate majority as other battleground states remained too close to call.
Cornyn is running against Senate Minority Whip John Thune of South Dakota and Scott, the Florida senator, to succeed Mitch McConnell of Kentucky as Senate GOP leader. McConnell, the longest serving Senate party leader in American history, announced he would step down from leadership after facing questions about his health.Senate Republicans are expected to hold their leadership elections by secret ballot next week.
Cornyn touted his experience serving as the Republican whip, the No. 2 position to Senate leader, during former President Donald Trump’s administration. “I have learned what works and what does not,” Cornyn said in a statement pledging to communicate better among Republicans, improve transparency and lean on “the wealth of talent in the conference to include everyone’s expertise and opinions.”“There will be no more backroom deals or forced votes on bills without adequate time for review, debate, and amendment,” he said. “As I’ve said, this election is not about us but rather what is best for the conference and the nation.
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