These Texas primary races are heading to a runoff

In Texas, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote total before they can be declared the winner. If no candidate reaches that threshold, a runoff election is held between the two top vote-getters.

Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’

After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."

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 primaries: Trump-backed candidate advances to general election for House District 34

Republicans in a South Texas congressional district went to the polls Tuesday where a former representative and a Trump-backed contender are looking to retake the district from Democrats in November.

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.

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.

LIVE: Texas governor 2026 primary results

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

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.

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.

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.