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With Trump endorsement looming, Cornyn and Paxton prepare for “knife fight” in Senate runoff

The president could scramble the traditional assumptions about a runoff if he carries out his promise to make an endorsement “soon” and urge whoever he snubs to drop out.

The Texas Tribune

Texas primaries: will James Talarico finally deliver Democrats a seat in the red state?

Democratic voters in Texas displayed a pragmatic survival instinct in picking Talarico as their US Senate candidate

The Guardian - US

Trump says he will soon endorse in runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton

The president also said he would call on whomever he does not endorse to drop out of the race — though he did not specify whether he would back Cornyn or Paxton.

The Texas Tribune

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Talarico Campaign Adviser Says 'Faith and Family and Jobs' Message Helped Win Latino Voters in Texas Primary Victory

Texas state Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate after a campaign that emphasized Latino outreach and a message centered on "faith and family and jobs."

Latin Times

Cornyn and Paxton Lead a Decadent GOP Empire into Ruinous Runoffs

As Texas’ senior U.S. Senator said, Judgment Day is coming. But first, nearly 90 days of bloodsport.

Texas Observer

Talarico Takes Aim At Republican Candidates After Winning Texas Democratic Primary: 'Both Of Them Are Extraordinarily Weak'

State Rep. James Talarico took aim at his two prospective opponents in the Texas election for the U.S. Senate later this year, claiming they are both "extraordinarily weak."

Latin Times

US primaries: Texas braces for epic Senate race in November

While Democrats elected a young presbyterian seminarian as their candidate, Republicans need to endure a nasty run-off campaign until May. The outcome of this race may well rattle Donald Trump's power in Washington.

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Masked man wearing camo arrested outside Ken Paxton’s Texas watch party

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The Independent UK

Trump yet to endorse a Republican in Texas Senate race has allies worried

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The Independent UK

Masked man arrested with ammo outside party for Republican Ken Paxton after primary vote

The man arrested was making a delivery to an employee at the hotel

The Independent UK

John Cornyn Takes Aim At Ken Paxton After Texas GOP Runoff Is Set: 'Flawed, Self-Centered Candidate'

Republican Sen. John Cornyn took aim at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after a runoff between the two was set following the party's primary on Tuesday.

Latin Times

Jasmine Crockett concedes after losing to James Talarico in Texas Democratic primary

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The Independent UK

Jasmine Crockett Concedes Texas' Democratic Senate Race To James Talarico: 'Must Rally Around Our Nominee'

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett conceded losing the Texas' Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate against state Rep. James Talarico, saying that the party must "rally around our nominee."

Latin Times

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%…

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International Business Times

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…

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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

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The Texas Tribune

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.

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Photos: 2026 Texas Primaries

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

Axios

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

The Independent 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 Texas Tribune

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.

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