US EditionPolls Start Closing in Today's Primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas
Rule changes in Texas counties led to voter confusion and some being turned away, while North Carolina delayed results due to equipment issues, marking a complex start to midterms.
- On Tuesday, primaries opened in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas, marking the official start of the 2026 midterm cycle and advancing winners to November's general election.
- County Republican parties in Dallas and Williamson reverted to precinct-based voting, forcing voters to use assigned precincts and causing confusion with some turned away Tuesday.
- The North Carolina State Board of Elections extended hours for a Halifax County precinct after workers failed to synchronize electronic poll books for 90 minutes, delaying vote totals until 8:30 p.m. ET.
- The three-way Texas Senate contest raises the chance no candidate reaches 50%, which would trigger a May 26 runoff, while North Carolina's primary could influence control of the U.S. Senate.
- With control of Congress at stake, outside groups and donors could influence outcomes, as more than $300 million was spent in past races, and campaign messaging highlights national figures like Charlie Kirk and President Donald Trump.
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PBS NewsHour
cascadepbs.orgPrimaries in key states begin to shape the midterm matchups
The midterm elections kicked off in earnest with primary contests in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas. There was some confusion at the polls, and the results led to sharp words, a few upsets and more questions about the elections still to come. Geoff Bennett reports.
Ottumwa Courier
The Latest: Most polls close in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas
Most polls are closed in primary elections in three states, in a vote that marks the official beginning of the midterm elections. Voters cast ballots Tuesday in North Carolina, Arkansas and Texas. As war with Iran breaks out, Democrats and…
Rutland Herald
The Latest: Most polls close in North Carolina as voter confusion snarls Texas
The midterm elections officially begin with primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas. As war with Iran breaks out, Democrats and Republicans are figuring out who they want to lead their party into November’s general election, when control of Congress…
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