East Texas Primary Election Results 2026
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TEXAS SENATE: The Republican Senate primary in Texas is heading to a May 26 runoff between four-term Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton, while state Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic primary over Rep. Jasmine Crockett, NBC News projected.
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.
John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will face off again in May, while Texas Democrats nominate state Rep. James Talarico.
Texas' Democratic Senate primary was in the national spotlight as U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Texas state Rep. James Talarico battled in the state.
The Texas Democratic Senate primary race between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico is too close to call. GOP candidates Ken Paxton and John Cornyn head for an election midterm runoff.
Texas Rep. James Talarico will win the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in what could be one of the most closely watched races in this year's midterms.
State Rep. James Talarico wins Texas Democratic Senate primary, setting up historic bid to become first Democrat elected to Senate in nearly four decades.
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.
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Dan Crenshaw defeated by Cruz-backed state lawmaker in Texas GOP primary, boosting MAGA clout
Four-term Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, lost his Republican primary to State Rep. Steve Toth following years of turmoil with the MAGA faction of the Republican Party.