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What to watch for in the first primary elections of 2026

Mar 3, 2026Right

The first primary dates of the 2026 elections are underway Tuesday in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas, offering an early test of party enthusiasm, ideological divides, and how global crises are shaping down-ballot contests. Texas and North Carolina will host some of the most heated primaries of the season. GOP candidates in the Lone Star…

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