Texas primaries: Runoff race in GOP for a chance to succeed Ken Paxton as Attorney General

Texas State Senators Mayes Middleton and Nathan Johnson have won their respective primaries to compete in a high-stakes November general election to succeed Ken Paxton as Texas Attorney General.

Paxton moves to runoff against Cornyn for Senate seat
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will have to face Sen. John Cornyn a second time as the candidates move to a May runoff for the incumbent senator's seat.

Cornyn talks about upcoming runoff against Paxton
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn says he's ready for the runoff battle against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in May.

Republican race for US Senate in Texas headed to runoff

The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.

Hunt speaks to supporters after loss in Senate race
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U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt spoke to supporters after losing his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.

LIVE: Texas governor 2026 primary results

Texas voters decided Tuesday who will face-off during the governor’s race in November.

Texas Supreme Court blocks voting time extension in Dallas County

Just before that extension ended, the Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocked the order, saying voting should only happen “as permitted."

LIVE: 2026 Texas primary results for the most-watched races

Follow live, real-time vote counts for the March 3 Texas primary, tracking every major race across the Lone Star State. From the high-stakes U.S. Senate battle to key U.S. House districts and statewide offices like attorney general and governor, these are the races being closely watched.

LIVE: 2026 Texas primary statewide, congressional results

Follow live vote counts for every Texas statewide race, including U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state House and state Senate.

LIVE: Texas attorney general 2026 primary results

For the first time in more than a decade, the attorney general seat will be filled by a new person as Ken Paxton is leaving to challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.

LIVE: Texas lieutenant governor 2026 primary results

Among the biggest races being tracked in Texas during the primaries Tuesday is the race for lieutenant governor.

Dallas police arrest masked man near Ken Paxton's watch party

A man with ammunition in his vehicle was outside the hotel where Ken Paxton’s election watch party will be taking place on Tuesday evening.

Texas primary races to watch Tuesday night

Primary election day in Texas is Tuesday with voters headed to the polls to determine the Democratic and Republican candidates for the November general election.

Texas primary election: Political analyst breaks down major races
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Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University, breaks down on what races should be closely watched throughout the night.

Harris County Clerk shares what to know for Election Day
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Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth shares what voters should know before they head to the polls on Tuesday. Hudspeth talks about the recent redistricting map, talks about the possibility of run-offs, and more.

Primary election guide for Houston, Southeast Texas: Where to vote, what's on the ballot

The Republican and Democratic primary elections are on Tuesday in Texas to decide the candidates for November's midterm election. Here's everything you need to know before you get out and vote in the Houston area, including polling locations, sample ballots and what you need to take to the polls.

It's Primary Day in Texas: Everything you need to know before you vote

Polls are now open across Texas to decide the candidates for November's midterm election. Here's everything you need to know before you get out and vote.

Harris County sample ballots for March 3, 2026 Texas primary elections

Before you head to the polls for the March 3 primaries, you can see your sample ballot to find out what you will be voting on. Here's where Harris County voters can find theirs.