Cornyn wins re-election to Senate

SAN ANTONIO – Sen. John Cornyn has won re-election Tuesday night over Democratic challenger David Alameel.

Cornyn won his party's nomination easily, edging out fellow Republican Steve Stockman earlier this year.

Cornyn participated in a phone bank at the Bexar County Republican Party headquarters off of Loop 410 Monday.

"I really appreciate you taking the time (to vote)," Cornyn told one voter over the phone. "This is Sen. John Cornyn."

He said turnout in early voting was down this year compared to the last mid-term elections in 2010.

"It looks like it's not meeting expectations so far this year," Cornyn said.