Texas primary runoff elections stories

Apr 20, 2026

Policy Positions Compared for Paxton and Cornyn Ahead of Texas Senate Runoff

The Texas Tribune released a Q&A comparing Ken Paxton and John Cornyn's positions on immigration, IVF, foreign policy, AI and other key issues as the two Republicans head to a runoff election for U.S. Senate. Both candidates declined to participate, so the publication used their past statements and voting history.

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Mar 18, 2026

Texas GOP counties switch back to countywide voting for May 26 runoff after primary day chaos

Multiple Texas counties, including Dallas and Williamson, are reverting to countywide voting systems for the May 26 primary runoff elections after precinct-based voting caused massive disruptions and voter confusion during the March 3 primaries. The runoff will feature a high-profile Senate race between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.

Mar 18, 20265 sources

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