WASHINGTON—The eyes of America are upon Texas ahead of next month’s Senate primaries.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is grappling with serious challenges from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas).
On the Democratic side, Texas state Rep. James Talarico is battling Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas). Crockett entered the fray in December, soon after another progressive candidate, former Rep. Colin Allred, dropped out to challenge Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Texas) in the Texas 33rd primary. Allred previously lost to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in 2024.
Election day in Texas is March 3, with early voting starting Feb. 17.
A runoff will ensue on May 26 in any race where no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the vote plus one vote. That’s expected among Republicans; Cornyn, Paxton, and Hunt all have meaningful support….
Texas Saddles Up for Senate Primaries: What to Know
