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
Jun 3, 2026 Trump Calls James Talarico "Pathetic" as Paxton Mocks Him by 4 Nicknames
Trump called James Talarico "pathetic" on Truth Social as Ken Paxton mocked him with four nicknames in his May 26 victory speech. Talarico leads in...
Jun 2, 2026 John Cornyn Still Calls Ken Paxton a 'Crook' — Then Pledges GOP Support
John Cornyn calls Ken Paxton a crook and unfit for office — then says he'll support the GOP ticket. Paxton faces a $27M fundraising gap against...
Jun 2, 2026 Sid Miller to Join Clayton Tucker at June 11 Data Center Forum
Sid Miller and Clayton Tucker will discuss data center impacts at a June 11 Bay City forum organized by MAD, five months before the November election.
Jun 2, 2026 Texas Voters Split 50-50 on Fraud vs. Access, but the Partisan Gap Is 68 Points Wide
A new TSU poll of 1,706 Texas voters finds a 50-50 split on election integrity vs. ballot access — but Republicans and Democrats are 68 points apart.
Candidate Spotlight
Jun 1, 2026 Greg Abbott Leads Gina Hinojosa by 5 Points in Latest Texas Poll
Greg Abbott leads Gina Hinojosa 46-41 in new TPOR poll; Middleton holds AG edge while Talarico leads Paxton in Senate race.
May 30, 2026 Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn 63.8% to 36.5% in Texas Runoff
Ken Paxton beats John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff, faces James Talarico on Nov. 3 after Talarico won Democratic primary.
May 30, 2026 Menefee Tops Green With 69 Percent in TX-18 Runoff
Christian Menefee defeated Al Green 69-31 and Colin Allred beat Julie Johnson in Texas Democratic congressional runoffs on May 26 after 2025...
May 29, 2026 GOP's $100M Cornyn Bet Backfires as Paxton Wins Texas Senate Primary
John Cornyn lost Texas GOP Senate primary runoff to Ken Paxton after $100M+ spending by Cornyn allies, setting record costs.
May 28, 2026 DNC Account Tells Stephen Miller to Shut Up You Ugly F---
DNC X account fires vulgar reply at Stephen Miller after false transgender claim about James Talarico in Texas Senate race.
May 27, 2026 Talarico: Trump Voters Whisper Support Like 'Witness Protection'
James Talarico raised $27M and claims secret GOP support ahead of November matchup against Ken Paxton.
May 27, 2026 Trump Mocks Al Green After Landslide Primary Loss in Texas
Al Green loses Texas 18th District primary runoff to Christian Menefee 69-31; Trump posts mocking Truth Social message referencing past State of the...
May 27, 2026 Vikki Goodwin Defeats Marcos Vélez for Texas Lt. Gov.
Vikki Goodwin wins Democratic runoff for Texas lieutenant governor, setting up November matchup against incumbent Dan Patrick.
May 26, 2026 Paxton Leads Cornyn in Final Texas Senate Runoff Polls
Paxton holds narrow lead over Cornyn in Texas Senate runoff polls as voters decide the GOP nominee today.
May 26, 2026 Byron Donalds Backs Chip Roy With Election-Day Video in
Byron Donalds releases election-day video endorsement for Chip Roy in Texas AG runoff against Mayes Middleton.
May 24, 2026 Tillis Warns Paxton Nomination Risks Texas Senate Seat
Sen. Thom Tillis criticizes GOP strategy in Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton ahead of May 26 vote.
May 23, 2026 Don Huffines Targets TxDOT Audits to Cut Waste and Delays
Don Huffines won the GOP primary for Texas Comptroller and pledges to audit TxDOT and state agencies for waste ahead of the November election.
May 22, 2026 Mayes Middleton Self-Funds $17 Million in Texas AG Runoff
Mayes Middleton has self-funded $17 million in his Texas AG bid, advancing to a May 26 runoff against Chip Roy after 39.2% in the March primary.
May 22, 2026 John Cornyn Trails Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff Poll
John Cornyn and Ken Paxton head into the May 26 Texas GOP Senate runoff after Trump endorsed Paxton and polls show a tight race.
May 21, 2026 Hinojosa Backs $28 Billion Rainy Day Fund Payouts for Texans
Gina Hinojosa proposes tapping Texas's $28 billion Rainy Day Fund for cash payments and tax relief, criticizing Abbott's approach ahead of 2026 race.
May 21, 2026 Paxton Rallies in Katy After Trump Backs Him in Senate
Ken Paxton rallies in Katy after Trump endorsement in Texas Senate runoff, highlighting AI data centers and gas prices.
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.
