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.

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.

Texas leaders react to deadly Austin mass shooting leaving 3 dead, 14 injured

Texas primary candidates and federal officials are responding to a fatal mass shooting outside an Austin beer garden that left three dead and 14 injured as the FBI investigates potential ties to terrorism.

Discussing March primary races | Battleground Texas
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On this edition, the 'Texas Trio' is discussing all the big upcoming March primary races across the state of Texas on "Battleground Texas." 

Texas law requires automatic explanations from insurance companies in 2026

A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.

Texas can enforce drag show ban, federal court decides

A Texas law banning certain drag performances which was previously blocked by a federal court will now be allowed to be enforced starting next month. 

Cardi B endorses Jasmine Crockett; new poll shows James Talarico leading Texas Senate race

A social media endorsement from rap superstar Cardi B has injected celebrity drama into the record-breaking $110 million Texas Senate primary, sparking a viral exchange with Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The race for Texas Senate and more!
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On this edition, the "Texas Trio" has the latest ahead of Tuesday's March primaries in the State of Texas. 

Johnson says 'things will play out' for Texas congressman's sexting scandal as primary looms

Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not leap to conclusions about Rep. Tony Gonzales' sexting scandal with an ex-staffer even as calls for the congressman to resign come from within the Republican Party.