Texas, Democrat and ELECTION
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Christopher Lee Reporting from Texas Polls have opened across Texas, including at the Semmes Branch Library in San Antonio. Source: Election results are from The Associated Press. County type designations are based on a New York Times analysis of data from the Census,
Texas voters head to the polls May 26 in the 2026 primary runoffs. Key races include the Republican U.S. Senate contest, attorney general, local matchups and more.
Texas’ biggest November matchups are now set after the primary runoffs. Ken Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico in the U.S. Senate race. As results are finalized in the May 2026 primary runoffs, the Nov. 3 general election matchups are being set.
Texas voters head to the polls today for runoff races beyond the Senate fight, including attorney general, lieutenant governor and congressional contests.
Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is projected to defeat longtime Sen. John Cornyn in the GOP Senate runoff, marking a major shake-up for Republicans. Paxton will now face Democrat James