Today, voters in Texas and North Carolina will cast their ballots in the first major contested primary elections of the 2026 midterm elections.
The elections in the two states have high stakes for the control of Congress in 2027.
The Texas Senate primaries for both parties have become some of the most closely watched in the nation, as Democrats vie for an upset victory over the GOP nominee in the general election.
In North Carolina, meanwhile, Republican candidates are facing off for their party’s nominations in a district redrawn to favor the GOP.
Here’s what to know.
Texas Republican Primary
While both parties are investing substantial resources and attention toward the race to be the Lone Star state’s next senator, Republicans enter the race with a strong advantage after President Donald Trump won the state by more than 14 points in 2024….
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