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Texas Republican U.S. Senate runoff — live results
Live vote updates for the May 26, 2026 runoff as Texas counties report after polls close at 7:00 PM Central.
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Tracking: Texas U.S. Senate Republican Primary Runoff
Election live results: Texas Republican U.S. Senate runoff. Live primary results update as votes are reported.
Texas Republican Senate runoff — polls close 7:00 PM CT on May 26, 2026
Polls have closed for these races (or countdown is unavailable). Live results are updating below.
Results last updated May 27th, 12:07 PM
Incumbent
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Why it matters
This runoff decides the Republican nominee for one of the country’s most watched Senate races. John Cornyn, a four-term senator and former party whip, represents the traditional GOP establishment—deep ties in Washington, major fundraising, and a record of cutting deals. Ken Paxton, the sitting attorney general, has built a national profile by suing the Biden administration and aligning with the party’s populist wing. Neither cleared 50% on March 3, so Texas Republicans now choose between continuity and confrontation. The winner faces Democrat James Talarico in November; the nominee could also shape how competitive the general election looks and how national money flows into the state.