US EditionTexas Kicks Off 2026 Midterms With High-Stakes Senate Primary as GOP Braces for Costly Showdown
Texas Senate primaries feature a three-way GOP race likely leading to a May runoff amid nearly $100 million spent and a chance for Democrats to break decades-long losing streak.
- On Tuesday, the 2026 midterm season opens with two consequential Senate primaries in Texas, while primaries also take place in North Carolina and Arkansas.
- With more than $100 million spent, Texas has not elected a Democratic U.S. senator since 1988, and Republican leaders in Washington warn a Paxton win could harm November chances.
- The GOP primary features Ken Paxton, John Cornyn, and Wesley Hunt, with candidates aligning closely with Trump, and national operative Chris LaCivita involved, shaping expectations for Tuesday.
- If no one clears 50%, a May 26 runoff could force Republicans to divert tens of millions, affecting U.S. Senate control, depending on Tuesday's results.
- Amid a sudden foreign-policy crisis, voting comes days after the U.S., coordinating with Israel, launched a major campaign against Iran as at least six U.S. soldiers have been killed.
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Michigan AdvanceMidterm elections kick off, with primaries in Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas
Voting is concluding on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the first primaries of the midterm elections. (Getty photos)Voting concludes Tuesday in the first primaries of the 2026 midterm elections in Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas. The results will provide a glimpse into voters’ mood as the primary season opens and give a sense of what type of candidate appeals to each party’s base. Crucially, the rapid succession of primary contests through Septemb…
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