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Jasmine Crockett out of Congress? MAGA celebrates as she loses Texas primary to James Talarico

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett was defeated in the party's primary in Texas Senate race by Rep James Talarico, a 36-year-old former middle school teacher. The Republican race was not decided on Tuesday, as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and US Senator John Cornyn, the incumbent, each finished with less than 50%…

The Times of India

Texas primary shows MAGA loves a villain

Ken Paxton’s scandals helped him undermine John Cornyn as the GOP Senate primary goes to a runoff

Salon

Texas Senate Primary 2026: Cornyn and Paxton Head to Runoff, Talarico Wins Democratic Nod in High-Stakes Races

AUSTIN, Texas — Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn narrowly edged Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate on March 3, 2026, setting up a bruising May 26 runoff, while state Rep. James Talarico secured the Democratic nomination outright in a contest that highlighted deep intraparty…

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Worried allies warn Trump he has to endorse Cornyn as Democrat James Talarico sweeps to victory in primary: Report

President Donald Trump has so far refrained from backing either incumbent Republican senator or MAGA challenger but may now have his hand forced following win for Democratic rising star

The Independent UK

White House pushes back against mounting questions over any US involvement in Iran school strike – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Big money moved the needle and down-ballot chaos reigned in Texas’ action-packed primaries

Two blockbuster Senate primaries dominated attention, chaos reigned in down-ballot races and an intense runoff season looms.

The Texas Tribune

Photos: 2026 Texas Primaries

Photographers across the state covered this year’s primary election.

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Texas warning signs: 4 takeaways from the first primaries of 2026

Voters are on the verge of sending as many as three Texas House incumbents packing.

Axios

Texas Primary Election 2026: Talarico Pulls Ahead of Crockett in Tight Democratic Senate Race, Cornyn vs Paxton Heats Up

Chaos in Texas Senate Primary: Voter confusion, potential runoffs, and record fundraising as Talarico leads Crockett. Discover the impact on Dallas County and future elections.

International Business Times UK

James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic primary as rising star looks to turn Senate seat blue

‘Tonight, the people of our state gave this country a little bit of hope,’ the rising star Democrat said

The Independent UK

Incumbent Republican Cornyn locked in runoff with ultra MAGA Texas AG Paxton over Senate seat

The race between Cornyn and the scandal-ridden Ken Paxton risks the Senate seat in blood-red Texas falling into the Democrats’ hands

The Independent UK

Mayes Middleton, Chip Roy advance to runoff for GOP attorney general nomination

With a self-funded ad surge, Middleton overcame Roy’s initial frontrunner status, taking a commanding lead but falling short of the majority needed to win outright.

The Texas Tribune

For Texas’ highest courts, two Democratic races decided, one GOP race goes to runoff

Maggie Ellis and Kristen Hawkins win Texas Supreme Court Dem primaries. John Messinger wins his GOP race for Court of Criminal Appeals, while Alison Fox and Thomas Smith head to a runoff.

The Texas Tribune

John Cornyn, Ken Paxton advance to runoff to be Republican nominee for U.S. Senate

U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt came in third, missing the runoff which is May 26.

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The Guardian - UK

James Talarico wins Democratic primary for US Senate in Texas

State lawmaker beats Jasmine Crockett in fiercely contested election marked by record turnout and confusion at polls

The Guardian - US

Texas Senate seat fight heads to runoff after neither candidate secures required votes

Neither of the Republicans Ken Paxton and John Cornyn captured 50% of the vote, forcing another election in May

Roll Call

Texas GOP Senate primary heads for a May runoff as Democrats back Talarico

John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will face off again in May, while Texas Democrats nominate state Rep. James Talarico.

The Guardian - US

Texas Republican candidates for US Senate head to runoff as Democratic candidates await results – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Texas two-step: Republicans and Democrats both have a lot riding on the first big primaries of the midterms. Here’s why

ANALYSIS: The road to the Senate majority runs through the Rio Grande — with a detour through late-night TV. Eric Garcia breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly in the Lone Star State

The Guardian - US

Texas votes in high-stakes primaries in test of appetite for change under Trump

Nominees for key Senate seat to be set while voters choose in congressional contests reshaped by GOP gerrymander

The Texas Tribune

Trump floods Texas primaries with his endorsements, testing limits of political reach

While he has stayed out of some blockbuster contests, the president has otherwise spread his endorsement generously in Texas. The strategy has helped him form politically beneficial alliances in the past.

The Texas Tribune

Polls close today in the Texas primaries. Here are five things to watch.

This Tuesday, Tribune reporters are watching two blockbuster Senate primaries, an open attorney general seat, and more high-stakes, competitive races up and down the Texas ballot.

Roll Call

At the Races: Time for Texas

Midterm elections 2026: Here’s what you need to know about the key primary races taking place Tuesday in Texas and North Carolina.

The Texas Tribune

Texas law bans state-licensed mental health providers from giving gender-transitioning care to minors, AG Ken Paxton says

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion that says that a 2023 law that bans gender-transitioning medical care to minors also applies to mental health care.

The Texas Tribune

Texas school voucher award notices sent to first group of families

The Texas comptroller’s office will conduct a lottery the week of April 27 to determine which additional families can receive education savings accounts.

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