Texas Runoffs Set Nov. 3 Candidates in Senate, AG and House Races
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Updated · FOX 7 Austin · May 26
Texas Runoffs Set Nov. 3 Candidates in Senate, AG and House Races
12 articles · Updated · FOX 7 Austin · May 26
Texas began posting live runoff results after most polls closed, with GOP and Democratic voters deciding November nominees in statewide and congressional contests.
The highest-profile race is the Republican Senate runoff, where Attorney General Ken Paxton—backed by Donald Trump—has been polling ahead of incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
Attorney general runoffs are also on the ballot: Republicans are choosing between Mayes Middleton and Rep. Chip Roy, while Democrats are deciding between Nathan Johnson and Joe Jaworski.
Several House runoffs could shape control of Congress, including Democratic clashes in Houston and Dallas and the Republican contest in Texas' redrawn 9th District.
The November matchups come as Republicans hold slim House and Senate majorities nationally, making Texas a key midterm battleground under President Trump.
With record campaign spending but low turnout, how are Texas runoffs redefining the power of an individual voter?
Could alternative voting systems provide a more efficient solution than costly, low-participation runoff elections?
Texas 2026 Primary Runoffs: Trump’s Influence, GOP Realignment, and the High-Stakes Battle for Statewide Power
Overview
Ken Paxton's victory over John Cornyn in the Texas U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff marks a major shift in the state's GOP landscape. After neither candidate secured a majority in the initial primary, a runoff was held, where Paxton received a crucial last-minute endorsement from Donald Trump. This endorsement energized Paxton's campaign and highlighted Trump's ongoing influence in Texas Republican politics. Paxton's win over a long-time incumbent signals a growing preference among Texas Republicans for candidates aligned with Trump's ideology, suggesting a broader transformation within the party both in Texas and nationally.