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Texas Primary Runoffs Set for May 26 as Key Contests Advance

Voters who cast a March primary ballot may vote only in that party’s runoff.

Overview

  • Early voting runs May 18–22, the voter registration deadline is April 27, and the Secretary of State’s “Am I Registered” portal provides status and polling details.
  • The Republican U.S. Senate nomination will be decided in a runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton after neither surpassed 50%.
  • Both attorney general primaries advanced to runoffs: Republicans Mayes Middleton vs. Chip Roy and Democrats Nathan Johnson vs. Joe Jaworski.
  • In Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, Rep. Tony Gonzales faces a GOP runoff against Brandon Herrera after a close primary and as he confronts calls to resign over published allegations.
  • Bexar County reported at least 15 runoffs, including the Democratic race for district attorney between Luz Elena Chapa and Jane Davis.