Texas, the primaries and Democratic voters
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Here is what to know about the Texas primary runoff elections. When is the Texas primary runoff election? The Texas primary runoff election is on Tuesday, May 26. Early voting sta
A rule change for primary voting in two Texas counties led to mass voter confusion that eventually led to a state supreme court ruling, threats of more legal action and the potential that an untold number of voters could find themselves disenfranchised.
Thousands of voters in Dallas and Williamson counties showed up at the wrong location to vote in Tuesday's primary in Texas, according to the state Democratic Party
Election results in Travis County were predictably delayed after the polls closed. The county clerk’s office changed how it reports early voting results ahead of a new state law that takes effect next year. Unlike in previous years when election officials began tabulating results four days in advance, counting of ballots did not begin until today.
Sources: Election results, race calls, and historical results are from The Associated Press. Urban, suburban and rural designations are based on a New York Times analysis of Census data. Income data is from the Census and based on median household income (“high-income” refers to a median of $89,
Texas Primary Election Results: James Talarico Wins as Republican Senate Candidates Head to a Runoff
In a tightly contested Democratic Senate race, the state representative defeated Jasmine Crockett. Republican Senator John Cornyn and state attorney general Ken Paxton face a prolonged contest.
Here's the latest Texas Primary Election results for 2026, featuring James Talarico’s win, the Cornyn-Paxton Senate runoff and key updates on the race for Governor.
James Talarico claimed the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas after defeating Crockett in a primary vote