US midterm primary season kicks off in shadow of Iran war

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Joseph StepanskyMarch 3, 2026 at 09:30 PM

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The 2026 US midterm primary season has begun in states like Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas, determining party candidates for the November elections. These elections will decide which party controls the Senate and the House. The primaries are taking place amidst a newly erupted war between the US/Israel and Iran, impacting key issues like affordability and the "America First" policy. The Texas Senate race, potentially between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, is a key indicator of voter sentiment. Talarico is attempting to appeal to Trump voters while carefully addressing the ongoing conflict. The primary results will provide an early gauge of the electorate's mood ahead of the critical midterm elections.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Arkansas 30% Ken Paxton ×240% Middle East 40% North Carolina ×240% James Talarico ×350% Texas ×250% Republican Party ×360% Israel ×260% Democratic Party ×360% Donald Trump ×470% Iran ×680% United States ×1190%

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us midterm elections 100% iran war 90% primary season 80% us congress 70% democratic party 60% voter sentiment 60% republican party 60% political parties 50% texas 50% military adventurism 40%

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Negative

Score: -0.30

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90%

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United States

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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