Texas primaries – Live election results

March 3rd

Advancing To Runoff✓

79% est. votes in

Cornyn 42.3%Paxton 40.8%Hunt 13.1%

Updated 5:54 AM

This race is a high-stakes referendum on the direction of the Texas GOP, pitting four-term incumbent John Cornyn against Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt. Cornyn represents the state's traditional conservative establishment, while Paxton has leveraged his "MAGA" credentials and a defiant stance against federal overreach to mobilize the party's grassroots. Early data suggests a May 26 runoff is almost certain, as neither Cornyn nor Paxton appears likely to clear the 50% threshold tonight. The result will determine whether Texas Republicans prefer a battle-tested legislator with massive fundraising power or a firebrand populist who promises a more confrontational approach in Washington.

March 3rd

Called✓

76% est. votes in

Talarico 53%Crockett 45.8%

Updated 5:53 AM

Winner: James Talarico

Marquee Democratic matchup: Crockett could appeal more to primary voters but would have a harder time winning a general election; Talarico is betting on broader appeal. The winner faces the GOP primary winner in a state that could become more competitive if Republicans nominate Paxton. The race also serves as a test of whether AIPAC-backed candidates are hurt by that sponsorship with Crockett being backed by AIPAC.