John Cornyn

John Cornyn is originally from San Antonio. He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Trinity University, a master's degree in law from the University of Virginia, and a law degree from St. Mary University. He lives with his wife, Sandy, and has two daughters.

John is currently serving his fourth term as a U.S. senator from Texas. He was first elected to the Senate in 2002. Before that, he served as the Texas attorney general from 1999 to 2002 and as an elected justice on the Texas Supreme Court from 1991 to 1997.

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John currently serves as a U.S. senator from Texas. He was first elected in 2002 and is serving his fourth term. He previously served as Texas attorney general from 1999 to 2002, a Texas Supreme Court justice from 1991 to 1997, and a Bexar County District Court judge from 1984 to 1990.

Supports increasing oil and natural gas production.

Supports a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. constitution.

- Supports increasing oil and natural gas production.
- Supports a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. constitution.
- Supports reduced tax rates.

Economy

As senator introduced S.3366, "to increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves."

As senator, "[i]ntroduced legislation to reauthorize the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program, which is a nationwide law enforcement program that uses evidence-based and data-driven approaches to reduce violent crime."

As senator, "[i]ntroduced the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, now law, which is a targeted bill to address the specific problems that have led to recent mass shootings, including a need for additional mental health and school safety resources."

As senator, introduced legislation "to help ensure federal and state authorities comply with existing law and accurately report relevant criminal history records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)."

As senator, introduced legislation to "reauthorize critical grants for mental health courts, crisis intervention teams, and other programs."

- Opposes gun control.
- As senator introduced S.3366, "to increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves."
- As senator, "[i]ntroduced legislation to reauthorize the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program, which is a nationwide law enforcement program that uses evidence-based and data-driven approaches to reduce violent crime."
- As senator, "[i]ntroduced the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, now law, which is a targeted bill to address the specific problems that have led to recent mass shootings, including a need for additional mental health and school safety resources."
- As senator, introduced legislation "to help ensure federal and state authorities comply with existing law and accurately report relevant criminal history records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)."
- As senator, introduced legislation to "reauthorize critical grants for mental health courts, crisis intervention teams, and other programs."

Public Safety

- Opposes access to abortion.
- Opposes the Affordable Care Act.

Healthcare

Believes higher education, including associate's degrees, workforce certifications, and bachelor's degrees, provides pathways to economic mobility and success.

Advocates for state and local school district autonomy to design innovative educational programs tailored to individual student needs, reducing federal bureaucracy and regulations.

Has supported expanding financial aid for low-income students and increasing the number of high-quality teachers and principals.

Advocates for market-based reforms to federal student loan interest rates to reduce costs for students and families.

- Believes higher education, including associate's degrees, workforce certifications, and bachelor's degrees, provides pathways to economic mobility and success.
- Advocates for state and local school district autonomy to design innovative educational programs tailored to individual student needs, reducing federal bureaucracy and regulations.
- Has supported expanding financial aid for low-income students and increasing the number of high-quality teachers and principals.
- Advocates for market-based reforms to federal student loan interest rates to reduce costs for students and families.

Education

Said he "[p]ushed back on unnecessary EPA regulations that affect production and agriculture through the Clean Air and Water Act."

Said he "supports environmental policies that ensure economic viability while protecting public health. However, he opposes efforts by federal agencies to expand their regulatory reach beyond their legal authority."

- Said he "[p]ushed back on unnecessary EPA regulations that affect production and agriculture through the Clean Air and Water Act."
- Said he "supports environmental policies that ensure economic viability while protecting public health. However, he opposes efforts by federal agencies to expand their regulatory reach beyond their legal authority."

Energy & the Environment

As of April 3, 2026, John Cornyn’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Opposes policies that prohibit local police and government officials from enforcing federal immigration laws.

Supports reducing undocumented immigration.

Said he "has been a leader in ensuring our allies—especially Israel—have the support they need."

Supports providing members of the military "the best training, equipment, and education, and that our veterans receive the highest-quality health care, services, and benefits."

- Opposes policies that prohibit local police and government officials from enforcing federal immigration laws.
- Supports reducing undocumented immigration.
- Said he "has been a leader in ensuring our allies—especially Israel—have the support they need."
- Supports providing members of the military "the best training, equipment, and education, and that our veterans receive the highest-quality health care, services, and benefits."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Ethics & Conduct

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Ken Paxton is originally from an U.S. Air Force Base in Minot, North Dakota. He has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in business administration from Baylor University, along with a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. He lives in McKinney, has four kids, and attends Prestonwood Baptist Church.

Ken is the Attorney General of Texas. He previously served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2003 to 2013 and in the Texas State Senate from 2013 to 2015. Before taking public office, he worked as an attorney, management consultant, and in-house legal counsel for J.C. Penney Company, Inc. 

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Before taking elected office, Ken was the owner of Ken Paxton Attorney at Law. He also previously worked as an attorney for Strasburger & Price and as a management consultant for a law firm.

Ken is currently the attorney general of Texas. He was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022. He was previously a member of the Texas State Senate from 2013 to 2015 and a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 2003 to 2013.

Ken is currently the Texas attorney general. He was first elected in 2014 and is in his third term. He was previously a member of the Texas State Senate. He served one term from 2013 to 2015. He was also previously a member of the Texas House of Representatives. He served five terms from 2003 to 2013.

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Opposes "burdensome" government regulations on businesses.

As Texas Attorney General, demanded Costco "fully repeal its discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) practices."

Supports cutting taxes and reducing "wasteful" government spending.

- Opposes "burdensome" government regulations on businesses.
- As Texas Attorney General, demanded Costco "fully repeal its discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) practices."
- Supports cutting taxes and reducing "wasteful" government spending.

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As Texas Attorney General, created a division focused on investigating and stopping human trafficking and organized crime.

- Opposes gun control.
- As Texas Attorney General, created a division focused on investigating and stopping human trafficking and organized crime.

As Texas Attorney General, sued Pfizer for "misleading the public on the COVID-19 vaccine."

As Texas Attorney General, supported holding companies accountable for their role in the opioid crisis.

- Opposes abortion access.
- As Texas Attorney General, sued Pfizer for "misleading the public on the COVID-19 vaccine."
- As Texas Attorney General, supported holding companies accountable for their role in the opioid crisis.

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Supports all Texas schools adopting prayer and bible reading in class in accordance with Senate Bill 11.

As Texas Attorney General, filed a lawsuit that would remove federal protections for special needs students who have gender dysphoria.

Opposes allowing transgender athletes to compete in sports based on their gender identity and "woke indoctrination in our classrooms."

- Supports all Texas schools adopting prayer and bible reading in class in accordance with Senate Bill 11.
- As Texas Attorney General, filed a lawsuit that would remove federal protections for special needs students who have gender dysphoria.
- Opposes allowing transgender athletes to compete in sports based on their gender identity and "woke indoctrination in our classrooms."

As Texas Attorney General, led efforts to block the federal “Waters of the United States” rule, which expanded federal control over streams and wetlands, and the Clean Power Plan, which aimed to limit carbon emissions from power plants.

- As Texas Attorney General, led efforts to block the federal “Waters of the United States” rule, which expanded federal control over streams and wetlands, and the Clean Power Plan, which aimed to limit carbon emissions from power plants.

As an attorney, he co-sponsored and defended Texas’ Voter ID bill.

As a member of the Texas Legislature, co-sponsored and defended Texas’s Voter ID law, which requires voters to present specific forms of government-issued photo identification to vote.

As Texas Attorney General, supported a legal challenge to the 2020 presidential election results in four states.

As Texas Attorney General, opposed the Biden administration sending federal election monitors to Texas.

- As a member of the Texas Legislature, co-sponsored and defended Texas’s Voter ID law, which requires voters to present specific forms of government-issued photo identification to vote.
- As Texas Attorney General, supported a legal challenge to the 2020 presidential election results in four states.
- As Texas Attorney General, opposed the Biden administration sending federal election monitors to Texas.

Supports deportation of undocumented immigrants.

Supports deporting undocumented immigrants. 

Plans to "advance an America First foreign policy that promotes peace through strength, prioritizes our nation’s interests first and foremost, and ensures the safety of American citizens."

- Supports deporting undocumented immigrants. 
- Plans to "advance an America First foreign policy that promotes peace through strength, prioritizes our nation’s interests first and foremost, and ensures the safety of American citizens."

Texas Senate acquits state Attorney General Ken Paxton in impeachment trial

The State Bar of Texas, which regulates law licenses in Texas, sued Paxton for attempting to falsely overturn the 2020 presidential election. The charges were ultimately dismissed by the Texas Supreme Court in 2025.

Paxton was previously accused of promoting investments in a technology company without disclosing that he was being paid. The charges were later dropped after he agreed to pay restitution, complete community service, and take ethics courses, without admitting wrongdoing.

During his time as attorney general, Paxton was impeached by the Texas House of Representatives over allegations that he used his office to benefit a political donor. He was later acquitted by the Texas Senate.

- The State Bar of Texas, which regulates law licenses in Texas, sued Paxton for attempting to falsely overturn the 2020 presidential election. The charges were ultimately dismissed by the Texas Supreme Court in 2025.
- Paxton was previously accused of promoting investments in a technology company without disclosing that he was being paid. The charges were later dropped after he agreed to pay restitution, complete community service, and take ethics courses, without admitting wrongdoing.
- During his time as attorney general, Paxton was impeached by the Texas House of Representatives over allegations that he used his office to benefit a political donor. He was later acquitted by the Texas Senate.

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