Texas and North Carolina Elections Will Test Older House Democrats’ Staying Power

US 2026 midterm primary election live updates: key races in Texas and North Carolina

Texas showdowns between Republicans John Cornyn v Ken Paxton as well as Democrats James Talarico v Jasmine Crockett have made US Senate seat most expensive primary on recordWelcome to the start of the 2026 US midterms. Primary elections kick off in three states – Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas – and many seats are at stake, including candidacies for…

7 races to watch in Texas, North Carolina as 2026 primary elections kick off

The 2026 primary cycle officially kicks off Tuesday, with Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas hosting the first round of contests that will shape several consequential elections this year. In Texas, Sen. John Cornyn is fighting for his political life in a heated Senate GOP primary against state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt,…

It's Election Day in North Carolina and Texas. Here's What to Watch

North Carolina primary election results 2026

Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican, has decided not to run for reelection this cycle.

Polls start closing in today's primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas

Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas, marking the start of the 2026 midterm cycle.