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Texas Votes 2026

Democratic nominee James Talarico greets his supporters after pulling ahead in the primary for U.S. Senate just after midnight of March 4, 2026.
Democratic nominee James Talarico greets his supporters after pulling ahead in the primary for U.S. Senate just after midnight March 4, 2026. Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribune

What you need to know

  • John Cornyn and Ken Paxton advanced to a runoff to decide who will be the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate.
  • Embattled U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales was forced into a runoff with gun rights activist Brandon Herrera.
  • State Rep. Steve Toth defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw.
  • Former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and Rep. Julie Johnson appear to be headed towards a runoff.
  • Nate Sheets defeats three-term incumbent Sid Miller in GOP primary for Texas agriculture commissioner.
  • Don Huffines, an ultraconservative former state senator, won the GOP primary for comptroller.

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