When to Expect Results in the Texas Primary Runoff

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Coverage diverges in the emphasis placed on different candidates and the political stakes involved. CBS News focuses on the dynamics of the runoff, highlighting Paxton's endorsement, while The New Yorker provides a more neutral…

https://www.nytimes.com/by/taylor-robinson· May 26, 2026 · 11:41 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 38 views

When to Expect Results in the Texas Primary Runoff

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Texas voters are participating in primary runoffs, with polls closing at 7 p.m. local time. Unofficial results will begin to be posted on the state's voter portal shortly after. This election is significant as it determines candidates for the upcoming general election.

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▪Polls in Texas closed at 7 p.m. local time.
▪Unofficial results will be available on the state's voter portal.
▪The primary runoffs are crucial for determining candidates for the general election.

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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.

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▪ 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
▪ 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
▪ Here's what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today — CBS News — Politics

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LIVE See more updates from this storyMay 26, 2026, 8:27 p.m. ETAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTSupported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTWhen to Expect Results in the Texas Primary RunoffUnofficial results will start coming in after polls close at 7 p.m. local time. They will be posted on the state’s voter portal.Listen · 1:57 min Share full articleTexas voters are casting ballots in a variety of primary runoffs on Tuesday.Credit...Desiree Rios for The New York TimesBy Taylor RobinsonMay 26, 2026, 7:41 p.m.

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