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Democratic Primary race called Republican Primary race called *Incumbent Source: Election results and race calls are from The Associated Press. By The New York Times election results team: Michael Andre,
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.
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Pro-gambling interests fail to gain ground in Texas primaries as legislative roadblocks remain
Despite slow progress, casino empire Las Vegas Sands promised to continue investing in candidates who support bringing destination resort casinos to Texas.
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 are competing in the GOP runoff for U.S. Senate, while several congressional and statewide contests are still in play.
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.
It was Texas, and contested primary races for a US Senate seat, that attracted the lion's share of the attention. The races in the southern state could shed light on the directions that America's two major parties are taking in the coming election season.
A slew of congressional primaries will be resolved in May runoff elections, as redistricting and unprecedented voter turnout changed the calculus in many races.
Incumbent Texas Gov. Greg Abbott won his primary at 81.8%, according to AP and CNN. He stands to be the longest-serving governor of the state and has over $100 million in campaign cash to win, according to The Texas Tribune.
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.
Texas election updates: Christian Menefee and Al Green head to runoff in newly redrawn 18th District
Texans decided who will face off in the November election, with multiple statewide offices open for the first time in more than a decade. Follow along for updates.