US EditionTexas Senate candidates Jasmine Crockett, Wesley Hunt rally voters ahead of early voting for March 3 primaries
Texas Senate primaries feature competitive races with polls showing an 8-point lead for Democrat Jasmine Crockett and turnout key to November momentum, officials said.
- On Feb. 17, 2026, early voting began across Texas, with campaigns mobilizing in Austin, El Paso, Lubbock, and Midland, according to the Texas secretary of state.
- Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn faces high-profile primary challengers including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt as the GOP seeks to cling to its Senate majority.
- Surveys diverge: University of Houston poll shows Crockett 47% and Talarico 39%, while Emerson favors Talarico 47% to 38%
- If no candidate wins a majority, a runoff will be held in May, and primary winners will claim nominations that could affect control of the U.S. Senate in the November general election.
- Dallas County leaders said voters are energized and urged turnout, with Kardal Coleman noting it's crucial to March and November elections.
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