Texas primary election results took shape after Texans voted on March 3, 2026, selecting party nominees for statewide offices plus congressional and legislative seats. Several high-profile races did not produce a majority winner, setting up runoffs that will extend the nomination fight into May.
In the marquee U.S. Senate contests, State Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic primary over U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett. On the Republican side, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton advanced to a May 26 runoff, while U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt placed third after entering the race in October.
Other Notable Outcomes and Runoff Pairings Included
- U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales headed to a runoff with Brandon Herrera.
- State Rep. Steve Toth defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw.
- Nate Sheets beat longtime incumbent Sid Miller for agriculture commissioner.
- Former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and Rep. Julie Johnson appeared headed for a runoff.
- Don Huffines won the GOP comptroller primary.
- State Sen. Mayes Middleton and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy advanced to an attorney general runoff.
The Texas primary election results timeline also includes mail-ballot windows beyond Election Day. Domestic mail ballots postmarked by March 3 can count if received by 5 p.m. March 4, while military and overseas ballots can be accepted through March 11. Final results were scheduled for certification by March 15, with the Secretary of State set to release certified results on March 25.
