Texas Primary Map: Live Election Results

The New Yorker

March 3, 2026

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The Texas primary elections are heating up with intense competition across key races, particularly in the U.S. Senate and gubernatorial contests. The Democratic and Republican primaries for the Senate seat have drawn significant attention, with both sides featuring strong contenders. On the Democratic side, Jasmine Crockett, a rising star in national politics and current U.S. House member from Dallas, is challenging state representative James Talarico. Crockett has gained notoriety through her bold communication style and a memorable speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Meanwhile, Talarico, a former public-school teacher turned politician, has also made waves with his criticisms of Republican policies, including their efforts to display the Ten Commandments in schools. In the Republican primary, incumbent Senator John Cornyn faces a tough rematch against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Congressman Wesley Hunt. Paxton, a vocal MAGA supporter known for his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, has faced multiple scandals, including impeachment charges related to bribery and obstruction of justice. Despite these controversies, President Trump has refrained from endorsing any candidate, stating he supports all three contenders. The race is expected to head to a runoff in May due to its competitiveness. Meanwhile, the Texas gubernatorial primary is shaping up with both Greg Abbott (Republican) and Gina Hinojosa (Democratic) likely advancing to the general election. Abbott, seeking a fourth term, has raised over $106 million, making him a formidable candidate with ties to significant political wins, including the redrawing of Texas’s congressional map in favor of Republicans. On the Democratic side, Hinojosa, a former lawyer for public-sector unions and a longtime advocate for education funding, is challenging Abbott. Her campaign emphasizes her experience as a mother and educator, driven by personal frustrations with school budget cuts that led her to run for the Austin school board in 2012. These races matter culturally because they reflect broader tensions over education, political leadership, and

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Originally published on The New Yorker on 3/3/2026