After a year in which the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature approved a new congressional map, the newly redrawn districts will be tested in 2026, especially with high-interest races in deep South Texas. There are statewide races for governor and the U.S. Senate, the latter of which starts off with competitive primary races.
Here's a breakdown of Texas Speaker Burrows' biannual campaign finance report that boasts a $4.4M war chest ahead of the 2026 primaries. Here's what to know.
Primary Election Day is March 3, and early in-person voting is Feb. 17-27. Here's everything you'll need to know before going into the voting booth.
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Texas primary elections are set for March and Democrats and Republicans will have a chance to decide which candidates they want on the November general election ballot.
The governor is Texas’ chief executive, with a hand in everything from enforcing laws to setting budget priorities and responding to crises. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and where they come from.
Our detailed guide shows what will be on the ballot, mail-in voting information, voter registration requirements, important dates to know and much more.
Voters in Tom Green County, Texas must register to vote by February 2nd to be eligible to vote in the March 3rd primary elections, and must choose either a Republican or Democratic ballot when they arrive at the polls.
Early voting begins later this week in the runoff election for the open State Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County. It's a race that pits Republican Leigh Wambsganss against Democrat Taylor Rehmet.