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John Cornyn III (/ ˈ k ɔːr n ɪ n / COR-nin; born February 2, 1952) is an American politician, attorney, and former jurist serving as the senior United States senator from Texas, a seat he has held since 2002.
John Cornyn was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002 and is currently serving his fourth term. He sits on the Senate Finance, Intelligence, and Judiciary Committees, where he helps craft legislation on behalf of more than 30 million Texans.
Early Life and Education. Senator Cornyn was born in Houston on February 2, 1952, the second of three children of Gale and John Cornyn, both native Texans. Senator Cornyn’s father was a B-17 pilot in World War II and served our country faithfully for 31 years.
Feb 29, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Texas Sen. John Cornyn has informed his colleagues that he intends to run for Senate Republican leader, becoming the first senator to announce a campaign after Sen. Mitch McConnell said he will step down from the post in November.
You can learn more about Senator Cornyn’s beliefs on the issues that impact Texans by clicking on the issue areas below. Agriculture. Health Care. Crime & Law Enforcement. Immigration & Border Security. Economy & Fiscal Responsibility. Science & Technology. Education.
Feb 29, 2024 · Washington — Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said Thursday that he is running to become the next GOP leader in the Senate, kicking off the race to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell when he...
Feb 29, 2024 · WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn officially announced Thursday he is running to lead the Senate Republican Conference. “I am asking my Republican colleagues to give me the opportunity to ...
Jun 20, 2024 · John Cornyn (born February 2, 1952, Houston, Texas, U.S.) is an American politician who was elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 2002 and began representing Texas later that year. Cornyn, the son of an air force officer, attended high school at a U.S. base in Japan.
Feb 29, 2024 · Texas Sen. John Cornyn has informed his colleagues that he intends to run for Senate Republican leader, becoming the first senator to announce a campaign for the post since Sen. Mitch McConnell...
