Texas 2026 Election News
Texas is the biggest battleground of the 2026 midterms. With Governor Abbott seeking a fourth term, a heated Senate primary heading to runoff, and 38 congressional districts in play, every race matters. ElectionsTX covers every race with daily analysis, live prediction market odds, and the latest polling — so you always know where each contest stands.
Latest News
Jul 12, 2026 Gina Hinojosa Launches South Plains Swing Tour on July 18
Gina Hinojosa and other Democrats begin a three-day West Texas tour July 18 ahead of the November election.
Jul 12, 2026 Nathan Johnson Targets SpaceX $110M Grants in Texas AG Bid
Nathan Johnson pledges to investigate SpaceX's $110M Texas BEAD grants, calling the process corrupt ahead of the 2026 AG election.
Jul 12, 2026 Ted Cruz: James Talarico Has Real Chance to Flip Texas Senate
Ted Cruz says James Talarico has a real chance to flip Texas' U.S. Senate seat in a race polling at 43-42.
Jul 11, 2026 Hinojosa Pitches $1,500 Payments in Tight Texas Governor Race
Gina Hinojosa proposes $1,500 household payments at San Antonio rally as polls show Greg Abbott leading by 6-7 points in 2026 Texas governor race.
Candidate Spotlight
Jul 10, 2026 Ted Cruz Says Talarico Has Real Chance to Beat Paxton
Ted Cruz says James Talarico has a real chance to defeat Ken Paxton in the tight 2026 Texas Senate race amid Talarico's $30M Q2 haul.
Jul 6, 2026 Paxton and Talarico Deadlocked in Texas Senate Polls
Recent polls show Ken Paxton and James Talarico tied or nearly tied in the 2026 Texas Senate race ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Jul 4, 2026 Hinojosa Accuses Abbott of 'Corruption Tax' in Governor Race
Gina Hinojosa escalates attacks on Greg Abbott with new ads and convention speech ahead of 2026 Texas governor race.
Jul 2, 2026 Vikki Goodwin Targets Trump, Vouchers at Democratic Convention
Vikki Goodwin attacked Trump, vouchers and Dan Patrick at the Texas Democratic Convention as she prepares to face the incumbent in November.
Jul 2, 2026 Hinojosa Accepts Debate Invite, Challenges Abbott to October Faceoff
Hinojosa accepts Oct. 15 debate invite and urges Abbott to participate ahead of the Nov. 3 Texas governor race.
Jul 1, 2026 Talarico Ties Paxton at 47% in NYT/Siena Texas Senate Poll
NYT/Siena poll shows Talarico and Paxton tied at 47% in Texas Senate race five months before November vote.
Jun 30, 2026 Ken Paxton Posts Midyear Wins Fueling Senate Bid
Ken Paxton's 2026 enforcement record, including a $34M settlement, supports his Senate campaign against James Talarico.
Jun 29, 2026 Gina Hinojosa Slams Greg Abbott Corruption Tax at Convention
Gina Hinojosa outlines populist agenda and hits Greg Abbott on donor influence at Texas Democratic Convention ahead of November vote.
Jun 29, 2026 Talarico and Paxton Tied at 43-42 in June Senate Poll
Talarico accepts Democratic Senate nomination with unity message as poll shows him tied with Paxton at 42-43 percent.
Jun 28, 2026 Gina Hinojosa Releases Full Convention Speech
Gina Hinojosa posts full speech from June 2026 Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi one day after delivery.
Jun 26, 2026 Texas Democrats Draw 5,000 to Corpus Christi Convention
More than 5,000 Democrats meet in Corpus Christi June 25-27 for platform work, leadership elections, and 2026 campaign organizing.
Jun 23, 2026 Gina Hinojosa Pushes 'Greg Abbott Corruption Tax' in South Texas
Gina Hinojosa uses 'Greg Abbott Corruption Tax' messaging on Tax Day and in Corpus Christi ads to target water and energy costs in the 2026 governor...
Jun 20, 2026 James Talarico Gets $2.5M From Billionaires
James Talarico receives $2.5M from billionaire donors via super PACs for his Texas Senate race against Ken Paxton.
Jun 20, 2026 Paxton Confirms September 2026 RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas
Ken Paxton confirms RNC plans first midterm convention in Dallas for September 2026 after January bylaw change and February venue tour.
Jun 18, 2026 Ken Paxton Attacks James Talarico on DEI in Senate Campaign
Paxton launches ads calling Talarico a DEI radical after defeating Cornyn, with MLB Pride backlash extending GOP cultural messaging ahead of November.
Jun 15, 2026 Trump's $356M War Chest Ignores Texas Senate Race
MAGA Inc. holds $356 million but has not spent on the Texas Senate race, leaving Ken Paxton behind James Talarico in fundraising.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key Texas races to watch in 2026?
Texas's 2026 elections feature the Governor's race (Abbott vs Hinojosa), a Senate seat with Cornyn heading to a primary runoff, and Attorney General runoffs.
When is the Texas primary runoff?
May 26, 2026.
Who is running for Texas Governor?
Incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott is seeking a fourth term. Democrat Gina Hinojosa won the Democratic primary to challenge him.
Who is running for Texas Senate?
Republican incumbent John Cornyn is heading to a primary runoff. Democrat James Talarico won his primary.
How do prediction markets work?
Prediction markets allow traders to buy and sell shares based on election outcomes. Prices reflect real-time probability estimates, updating continuously as new information emerges.
Where does ElectionsTX get its data?
Odds are sourced from PredictionEdge, which aggregates regulated prediction markets. Data is updated every 30 minutes.
How often are the odds updated?
Prediction market odds are synced every 30 minutes from PredictionEdge, which aggregates data from regulated platforms including Kalshi.
