Texas AG Paxton offers to drop Senate runoff bid if Republicans eliminate filibuster for voter ID bill.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he would consider dropping out of the May 26 Senate runoff against John Cornyn if Senate Republicans eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, a bill requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and federal voter ID. Paxton, a key ally of former President Donald Trump, criticized Cornyn for supporting the bill but opposing filibuster reform, calling it a test of GOP loyalty. Trump has not yet endorsed a candidate but urged the non-endorsed contender to exit for party unity. The move highlights growing GOP divisions over strategy and election integrity, with Senate leaders skeptical of changing filibuster rules.