Montgomery County sample ballots for May 26, 2026 Texas runoff elections
See what's on your ballot for the May 26, 2026 Democratic or Republican primary runoff election in Montgomery County.
See what's on your ballot for the May 26, 2026 Democratic or Republican primary runoff election in Montgomery County.
Fort Bend County sample ballots for May 26, 2026 Texas primary runoff elections
See what's on your ballot for the May 26, 2026 Democratic or Republican primary runoff election in Fort Bend County.
See what's on your ballot for the May 26, 2026 Democratic or Republican primary runoff election in Fort Bend County.
Texas primary runoff election: Southeast Texas sample ballots for May 26, 2026
Sample ballots for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections in Texas on May 26, 2026.
Sample ballots for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections in Texas on May 26, 2026.
How does a runoff election work in Texas?
Texas is one of a handful of states that require a candidate to get a majority of the votes in a primary to advance to the general election. This means a candidate must get 50% plus one vote to win an election.
Texas is one of a handful of states that require a candidate to get a majority of the votes in a primary to advance to the general election. This means a candidate must get 50% plus one vote to win an election.
How to know which Texas Primary Runoff you're eligible to vote in
Runoff elections for the Texas primaries will be held on May 26 with early voting running from May 18-22.
Runoff elections for the Texas primaries will be held on May 26 with early voting running from May 18-22.
Texas Senate GOP runoff: Paxton narrowly leads Cornyn in latest poll
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a slight lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming May 26 runoff elections, according to the latest polling from the University of Houston.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a slight lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming May 26 runoff elections, according to the latest polling from the University of Houston.
Talarico leads Paxton, Cornyn in new US Senate race poll
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is leading both of his potential opponents in the U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll.
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is leading both of his potential opponents in the U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll.
Supreme Court reinforces ruling allowing redrawn Texas congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced its prior decision allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, effectively ending legal challenges, for now, at a time of nationwide redistricting battles.
The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced its prior decision allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, effectively ending legal challenges, for now, at a time of nationwide redistricting battles.
Texas voting guide: What to know for the May runoff elections
The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 runoff elections is April 27.
The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 runoff elections is April 27.
Kalshi fines, suspends Texas politician for betting on his own election
A Texas congressional candidate and two other politicians in other states have been fined and suspended from prediction market Kalshi for trading on their own races, the company said Wednesday.
A Texas congressional candidate and two other politicians in other states have been fined and suspended from prediction market Kalshi for trading on their own races, the company said Wednesday.
Cruz predicts Democrats could force government shutdown ahead of midterms
Sen. Ted Cruz said Tuesday that he believes Democrats will force a government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections.
Sen. Ted Cruz said Tuesday that he believes Democrats will force a government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections.
James Talarico breaks national fundraising record in first quarter for Senate race
Texas state Rep. James Talarico has raised $27 million for his U.S. Senate campaign in the first quarter of 2026, breaking the record for any Senate candidate in a U.S. race.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico has raised $27 million for his U.S. Senate campaign in the first quarter of 2026, breaking the record for any Senate candidate in a U.S. race.
Cornyn has small lead over Paxton in new Senate runoff poll
In a new poll ahead of the May 26 runoff for U.S. Senate, Texans appear to be leaning slightly toward four-term incumbent John Cornyn for their Republican nominee.
In a new poll ahead of the May 26 runoff for U.S. Senate, Texans appear to be leaning slightly toward four-term incumbent John Cornyn for their Republican nominee.
Paxton picks up CPAC’s endorsement in Texas Senate runoff on final day of convention
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has gotten the nod from the Conservative Political Action Conference in his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has gotten the nod from the Conservative Political Action Conference in his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
Talarico responds after Hegseth’s pastor wishes him ‘crucified’
State Rep. James Talarico has responded to statements made by a man described as a spiritual adviser to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that called for the Democratic senate candidate to be "crucified."
State Rep. James Talarico has responded to statements made by a man described as a spiritual adviser to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that called for the Democratic senate candidate to be "crucified."
Patrick creates Texas religious liberty committee as he leads similar Trump panel
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Monday he is creating a state Senate committee focused on religious liberty.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Monday he is creating a state Senate committee focused on religious liberty.
Cornyn campaign targets Paxton with AI-generated ‘Love Shack’ parody ad
Sen. John Cornyn's campaign on Tuesday released its latest political ad attacking his primary runoff opponent, Ken Paxton.
Sen. John Cornyn's campaign on Tuesday released its latest political ad attacking his primary runoff opponent, Ken Paxton.
From classroom to capitol: Union leader challenges lawmaker in November election
Veteran teacher and union leader Michelle Williams wins the Democratic primary for Texas House District 127. Now, she’s taking on incumbent Republican Charles Cunningham—a member of the committee that decides on the very education laws she fought in the classroom.
Veteran teacher and union leader Michelle Williams wins the Democratic primary for Texas House District 127. Now, she’s taking on incumbent Republican Charles Cunningham—a member of the committee that decides on the very education laws she fought in the classroom.
President Trump Endorses Brandon Herrera in Texas’ 23rd District, following Tony Gonzales’ withdrawal
President Donald Trump endorses Republican Brandon Herrera for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District following the sudden withdrawal of incumbent Tony Gonzales due to a personal scandal.
President Donald Trump endorses Republican Brandon Herrera for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District following the sudden withdrawal of incumbent Tony Gonzales due to a personal scandal.
Trump endorsement wouldn't be enough to bridge Cornyn’s gap with Paxton, new data shows
A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.
A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.