A mess in Texas? What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

Associated Press (AP)EN 6 min read 100% complete by By STEVE PEOPLESMarch 3, 2026 at 11:23 AM

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The Texas primary elections for U.S. Senate will be held on Tuesday, marking the start of the 2026 midterm season. These primaries are considered consequential, as Texas is a state Democrats have been trying to win for decades. Republican Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General, is a candidate for U.S. Senate. Senator John Cornyn is also campaigning in Texas. Democratic candidates James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett are also vying for a U.S. Senate seat. The outcome of these primaries will determine which candidates will advance to the general election.

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Keya ×240% San Antonio 40% The Woodlands 40% Waco 40% Cataleya Davis ×240% Kalpesh Patel ×250% James Talarico ×260% Jasmine Crockett ×270% John Cornyn ×270% Ken Paxton ×280% United States Senate ×480% Texas ×8100%

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