Here's what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today
The Texas primary runoff election features a significant battle between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton. This election is notable for being the most expensive Senate primary in history, with Trump's endorsement of Paxton potentially shifting the dynamics. The outcome will likely influence the general election, as no Democrat has won statewide office in Texas since 1994.
- ▪The Texas primary runoff election includes a high-stakes race between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
- ▪Donald Trump's endorsement of Paxton has changed the competitive landscape of the race.
- ▪The winner of the runoff is expected to be favored in the upcoming general election in November.
11 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 34 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 3 centre, 1 lean right, 2 right.
- ▪ A high-stakes U.S. Senate Race in Texas is expected to be a bitter contest — NPR — Politics
- ▪ 2026 Texas U.S. Senate Runoff Election Live Results - AP News — Google News
- ▪ High Stakes Runoff in Texas — RealClearPolitics - Homepage
- ▪ When to Expect Results in the Texas Primary Runoff — NYT — US
- ▪ LIVE: Election Results - Texas Runoff Races — RedState
- ▪ Live results: Texas House primary runoffs — The Hill
- ▪ John Cornyn vs. Ken Paxton in Texas Republican Senate runoff — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Texans to choose Republican nominee in runoff election as Cornyn and Paxton face off — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ What to watch in the high-stakes Texas primary runoff elections — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Texas Senate Republican Primary Runoff: Live Results — The New Yorker
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Politics Here's what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today By Fin Daniel Gómez, Fin Daniel Gómez Political Director and Executive Director of Politics and White House, CBS News Fin Daniel Gómez is CBS News' political director and executive director, Politics and White House. In this role, Gómez oversees the daily White House and political coverage for CBS News and works closely with Washington bureau leadership to inform the Network's political coverage. Read Full Bio Fin Daniel Gómez, Caroline Linton, Caroline Linton Associate Managing Editor, Politics Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political team for CBSNews.com. She has previously written for The Daily Beast, Newsweek and amNewYork.
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