Texas Politics

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker makes endorsement in Texas’ U.S. Senate race

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker speaks during a vigil for the Hill Country flood victims on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Fort Worth City Hall.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker speaks during a vigil for the Hill Country flood victims on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Fort Worth City Hall. amccoy@star-telegram.com

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and former Mayor Betsy Price are supporting U.S. Sen. John Cornyn as he seeks reelection.

Cornyn is running for his fifth Senate term in the March 2026 Republican primary, which includes Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Houston.

Cornyn’s campaign announced the endorsements Friday morning.

Price touted Cornyn’s “impeccable record during his time in office,” and Parker called him “a loyal friend and valued partner to Fort Worth,” in statements.

“From strengthening public safety and expanding economic opportunity to solving critical infrastructure issues, he is a principled, results-first leader,” Parker said. “John is a man of integrity who stands up for Texas values and advances priorities that help our families and communities thrive. I’m proud to endorse him for re-election.”

Election Day for the 2026 primary is March 3.

Eleanor Dearman
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Eleanor (Elly) Dearman is a Texas politics and government reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She’s based in Austin, covering the Legislature and its impact on North Texas. She grew up in Denton and has been a reporter for more than six years. Support my work with a digital subscription
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