The 2026 midterm elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026. Texas features a Senate race between Democratic nominee James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, the state's attorney general.
Where
Statewide
When
November 3, 2026
Sources
Reported by 4 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Coming up
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. 2026 midterm elections (Statewide)4
Who's involved
James TalaricoDemocratic nominee for Texas Senate
Ken PaxtonRepublican nominee for Texas Senate, state attorney general
Donald TrumpPresident of the United States
The facts
The 2026 midterm election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.4
Roughly 250 million Americans have the chance to vote in the 2026 midterm election.4
No Democrat has held a Texas Senate seat since 1993.4
Ken Paxton is the state's attorney general running for Texas Senate as Republican nominee.4
James Talarico is the Democratic nominee for Texas Senate.4
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Dagens.com Democratic nominee James Talarico has a real chance of winning the seat.4
Dagens.com Talarico is very popular because he couples his faith in Christianity with criticism of Donald Trump.4
Dagens.com Paxton's opponent's campaign has been hit with scandals.4
Dagens.com Trump trashes Paxton publicly, calling him out for the way he dresses, talks, and looks.4
How they headlined it
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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico rallied students at University of Texas at Austin on Friday, urging them to vote. Republican opponent Ken Paxton made two campaign stops in South Texas the same day. Both candidates criticized each other and continued months of attacks.
James Talarico, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate; Ken Paxton, Republican U.S. Senate candidate; Brandon Maples, UT Austin student and 1 more
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton held a campaign rally for his U.S. Senate race against Democrat James Talarico on Saturday, October 24, at Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que in New Braunfels. The restaurant's ownership said they were unaware of the event beforehand and blamed it on a rogue employee.
Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, U.S. Senate candidate; James Talarico, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate; Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator and 2 more
A Guttmacher Institute study published October 22 estimated that approximately 42,000 Texas residents obtained abortions through telehealth providers in other states in 2025, and nearly 23,000 traveled outside Texas for abortions. The study drew attention to Texas abortion laws ahead of the November 3 elections.
James Talarico, State Rep. (D-District 50), Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate; Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, Republican nominee for U.S. Senate; Greg Abbott, Republican Governor and 2 more
Approximately 1.8 million Texas voters were placed on a suspense list ahead of the 2026 midterm elections due to address changes flagged by registrars. Voters on the list can still cast ballots by providing proof of residence or using provisional ballots.
Alicia Pierce, Spokesperson for the office of the Texas Secretary of State; Texas Secretary of State, State election official; Election Protection, National nonpartisan coalition providing voter assistance
A Fox News poll shows Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico tied at 49% each in the Texas U.S. Senate race. The candidates disagree over whether to hold a debate.
Ken Paxton, Republican candidate for Texas U.S. Senate; James Talarico, Democratic candidate for Texas U.S. Senate; Fox News, Conducted poll
Harris County voters cast more than 624,000 ballots in the first seven days of early voting for the November midterm elections, a record pace for any midterm in county records dating back to 1998. More than 104,000 people voted in person on the first day alone.
Harris County voters, voted in early voting for November midterm elections; Fort Bend County voters, cast over 157,000 early votes in this election
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, a five-term Democrat, faces Republican Eric Flores in Texas' 34th Congressional District on Nov. 3. The district was redrawn to favor Republicans, with Trump winning it by 10 points. Both campaigns focus on immigration issues.
$part of $3 million for campaign funding shift
Vicente Gonzalez, five-term U.S. Representative, Democrat; Eric Flores, Republican candidate, federal prosecutor and National Guardsman; Donald Trump, Endorser of Flores and Trump-led rally organizer and 5 more
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico said he wants to partner with President Donald Trump on legalizing marijuana if he wins next month's election.
James Talarico, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate; President Donald Trump, President (mentioned as potential partner)