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John Cornyn

Talarico Takes Lead in Texas Democratic Senate Primary as GOP Race Points to Runoff

New Emerson/Nexstar polling indicates general-election prospects hinge on the Republican nominee, with Paxton tied statewide and a runoff looking likely.

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Crockett Takes Lead in Texas Democratic Senate Primary as GOP Seeding Reports Roil the Race

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James Talarico Enters Texas Senate Race, Setting Up Democratic Clash With Colin Allred

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Colin Allred Launches 2026 Bid for Cornyn’s Texas Senate Seat

John Cornyn

Talarico Takes Lead in Texas Democratic Senate Primary as GOP Race Points to Runoff

Crockett Takes Lead in Texas Democratic Senate Primary as GOP Seeding Reports Roil the Race

Jasmine Crockett Enters Texas Senate Race as Colin Allred Exits

Wesley Hunt Enters Texas Senate Race, Creating Three-Way GOP Primary

Cornyn Edges Paxton as Talarico’s Entry Jolts Fluid Texas Senate Primaries

James Talarico Enters Texas Senate Race, Setting Up Democratic Clash With Colin Allred

Colin Allred Launches 2026 Bid for Cornyn’s Texas Senate Seat