The heated Republican Senate primary in Texas is heading to a runoff between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Associated Press projected

Key Highlights

• Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and AG Ken Paxton will face off in a May runoff.
• No candidate received over 50% of the vote in the primary election.
• Rep. Wesley Hunt was eliminated after finishing in third place.
• The primary race was noted for its high cost and contentious nature.