Texas held a U.S. Senate election on November 3, 2026. Democrat James Talarico faced Republican Ken Paxton, who was endorsed by Trump. Early voting showed Talarico ahead, with more than 7 million votes already cast in advance.
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Americans voted on November 3, 2026 in midterm elections. All 435 House seats and 33 Senate seats were contested. Republicans held a 53-47 Senate majority before the election; Democrats needed a net gain of four seats to take control. The House had 218 Republicans, one Republican-aligned independent, 214 Democrats, and two vacancies; Democrats needed 218 seats for a majority.
at least $158 million for donations to pro-Paxton super PAC
Donald Trump, President (Republican); Democrats, Political party; Republicans, Political party and 3 more
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Voters in Texas House District 30 cast ballots on November 3, 2026. Republican incumbent A.J. Louderback sought reelection against Democratic challenger Crystal Sedillo.
A.J. Louderback, Republican incumbent in Texas House District 30; Crystal Sedillo, Democratic challenger in Texas House District 30
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Voters in Bexar County turned out in strong numbers on Election Day November 3, 2026, following record-breaking early voting. More than 108,000 people had cast ballots by 5 p.m., with voters casting at a pace of over 10,000 per hour. All 302 polling locations opened on time, though some locations on the far West Side reported longer waits.
Michele Carew, Bexar County Elections Administrator; David Perales, Bexar County voter; Joe Salinas, Bexar County voter and 6 more
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On November 3, 2026, voters in Williamson County chose between Republican Caroline Harris Davila, who is seeking her third term representing House District 52, and Democratic challenger Chris Jimenez, a Marine Corps veteran and small business owner.
Caroline Harris Davila, Republican candidate seeking third term for House District 52; Chris Jimenez, Democratic candidate for House District 52, Marine Corps veteran and small business owner; James Talarico, Democrat who previously represented House District 52
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Voters in Austin City Council District 8 cast ballots on November 3, 2026, to choose between Austin-Travis County EMS Commander Selena Xie and construction business owner Jeffery Bowen. The winner will serve a four-year term beginning in January. This is the first time in eight years the seat has been open.
Selena Xie, Austin-Travis County EMS Commander, candidate for City Council; Jeffery Bowen, construction services business owner, candidate for City Council; Paige Ellis, outgoing Council Member for District 8
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Tim O'Hare, the incumbent Tarrant County Judge, faces Alisa Simmons, a former County Commissioner for Precinct 2, in the race for county judge on Election Day. Both were first elected to the commissioners court in 2022.
Tim O'Hare, Incumbent Tarrant County Judge, candidate for second term; Alisa Simmons, Former County Commissioner for Precinct 2, candidate for Tarrant County Judge; Roderick Miles, Precinct 1 Commissioner and 4 more
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Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic state House Rep. Gina Hinojosa are competing in the 2026 Texas governor's race on Election Day. Abbott has held office since 2015, and Trump endorsed him for re-election. Recent polls show a tight race.
Greg Abbott, Republican governor, candidate for re-election; Gina Hinojosa, Democratic state House Rep., gubernatorial candidate; Donald Trump, Endorsed Abbott for re-election
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Texas voters are choosing a new attorney general on November 3, 2026, the first time since Ken Paxton took office in 2015. Republican Mayes Middleton, Democrat Nathan Johnson, and Libertarian Tom Oxford are running for the statewide office.
Mayes Middleton, Republican candidate for Texas attorney general; Nathan Johnson, Democratic candidate for Texas attorney general; Tom Oxford, Libertarian candidate for Texas attorney general and 2 more
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