United States Senate election in Texas, 2026
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| Filing deadline: December 8, 2025 |
| Primary: March 3, 2026 General: November 3, 2026 |
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Voters in Texas will elect one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on November 3, 2026. The primary is March 3, 2026, and a primary runoff is May 26, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. Cook Political Report's Jessica Taylor wrote, "Texas isn’t initially a top Democratic target, but the minority party only has two obvious offensive opportunities in North Carolina and Maine. In order to find a way to flip the four seats they need to regain the majority... they need to put one of the other double-digit Trump states in play."[1]
As of October 30, five noteworthy candidates have declared their candidacies.
On the Republican side:
- Incumbent John Cornyn (R) is running for re-election for a fifth term. He was most recently elected in 2020 with 53% of the vote. Cornyn has campaigned on continuing to work with President Donald Trump (R), saying, "In President Trump’s first term, I was Republican whip, delivering the votes for his biggest wins. Now I’m running for reelection... so President Trump and I can pick up where we left off."[2]
- U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt (R) announced his candidacy on October 6, 2025. In an interview with the Associated Press, Hunt said, "What I’ve seen in polling over the past few months is people want an alternative, and I’m going to give it to them."[3]
- Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced his candidacy on April 8, 2025.[4] He is campaigning on bringing new leadership to the Senate and said, "It’s definitely time for a change in Texas. We have another great U.S. senator, Ted Cruz, and it’s time we have another great senator that will actually stand up and fight for Republican values, fight for the values of the people of Texas and also support Trump."[5]
On the Democratic side:
- Former U.S. Rep and 2024 Democratic nominee for Senate Colin Allred (D) announced his campaign on July 1, 2025. He said, "Today I’m announcing my candidacy for the United States Senate, because you deserve someone who will fight for you. I get it. Real change might feel impossible, but I’m not giving up."[6]
- State Rep. James Talarico (D) declared his candidacy on September 9, 2025. He said, "It’s been 10 years of Trumpian politics — politics as blood sport. This campaign can show people what a different kind of politics would look like — one that actually fights for people regardless of their party or their race or their gender or their religion — and takes on this broken political system and the very powerful people who benefit from this system being broken."[7]
Other candidates that have either discussed or received media attention over their potential entry include:
- U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) said she is "seriously weighing [running], to the extent that I’m about to spend a lot of money to get data."[8]
- Former U.S. Rep and 2018 Democratic nominee for Senate Beto O'Rourke (D) said when asked at an April 2025 town hall: "If it comes to pass that this is what the people of Texas want, that it’s the highest and best use of what I can give to you, then yes I will [run]."[9]
- U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson (R) has reportedly met with White House officials about a Senate bid.[10]
Texas' congressional delegation to the U.S. House is composed of 25 Republicans and 12 Democrats. The state's Senate delegation is represented by two Republicans, Cornyn and Ted Cruz. The last Democrat to represent the state in the Senate was Robert Kruger (D), who left office in 1993.[11] In 2024, Cruz was re-elected 53% to 45%. To read more about historical members of Congress from Texas, click here.
Texas has voted for the Republican candidate for president since 1980. The last Democrat to win the state was Jimmy Carter (D) in 1976. In 2024, Donald Trump (R) defeated Kamala Harris (D) 56% to 42%. In 2020, Trump defeated Joe Biden (D) 52% to 46%.
Ballotpedia identified the March 3 Democratic and Republican primaries as battleground primaries. For more on the Democratic primary, click here. For more on the Republican primary, click here.
For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:
- United States Senate election in Texas, 2026 (March 3 Democratic primary)
- United States Senate election in Texas, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)
Candidates and election results
Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:
- Register with a federal or state campaign finance agency before the candidate filing deadline
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General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. Senate Texas
Joshua Cain, Camencia Ford, Jade Simmons, and Hans Truelson are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Texas on November 3, 2026.
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| Joshua Cain (Independent) | ||
| Camencia Ford (Independent) | ||
 | Jade Simmons (Independent) | |
 | Hans Truelson (Independent) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Texas
Colin Allred, Emily Morgul, Michael Swanson, and James Talarico are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Texas on March 3, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Terry Virts (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Texas
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Texas on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | John Cornyn | |
 | Andrew Alvarez | |
 | Virgil Bierschwale | |
 | Alexander Duncan | |
 | Ronald Evans | |
 | Wesley Hunt | |
| Matthew Elliot Kelley | ||
 | Gulrez Khan | |
 | Rennie Mann | |
 | Ken Paxton | |
 | Tony Schmoker | |
 | Andrew Trakas | |
| Leo Wyatt | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Keith Allen (R)
- Barrett McNabb (R)
March 3 Democratic primary
Ballotpedia identified the March 3 Democratic primary as a battleground primary. For more on the Democratic primary, click here. For more on the Republican primary, click here.
Colin Allred (D), Emily Morgul (D), Michael Swanson (D), and James Talarico (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas on March 3, 2026. As of November 2025, Allred and Talarico led the candidate field in polling, fundraising, and media attention.[12][13][14] The filing deadline is December 8, 2025.
Axios' Stephen Neukam described the primary as having "quickly turned into one of the most intriguing Democratic contests on the map next year."[15] Summarizing an interview with Democratic strategist Matt Angle, WFAA's Michael McCardel said, "Allred has more name recognition and Talarico is considered an underdog. But Talarico has a massive social media following Angle thinks will be important for fundraising and raising his profile. And Talarico’s faith could also help attract some voters."[14]
Allred is a former member of the U.S. House who was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024, losing the general election to Ted Cruz (R). That year, Allred won the Democratic primary with 58.9% of the vote. A former professional football player and civil rights attorney, Allred says he is running for Senate "to lower costs and stop corrupt politicians like John Cornyn and Ken Paxton from rigging the economy against hard working Texans."[16]
Talarico was elected to the state House in 2018. Talarico worked as a middle school teacher before entering elected politics.[17] Writing in Politico, Adam Wren said Talarico's candidacy "sets up among the sharpest nationwide tests of whether a red-state candidate can run against the national party’s brand."[18]
As of November 2025, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzales, and Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball each rated the general election Likely Republican.
In the 2024 election, incumbent Ted Cruz (R) defeated Allred 53%–45%. In 2020, incumbent John Cornyn (R) defeated M.J. Hegar (D) 54%–44%.
Candidate profiles
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- U.S. House, Texas District 32 (2019–2025)
Biography: Allred obtained a bachelor's degree from Baylor University, where he played on the football team. After playing in the National Football League, Allred obtained a law degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and began practicing as a civil rights attorney. Allred worked in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under President Barack Obama (D).
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Sources: Colin Allred campaign website, "Home page," accessed October 14, 2025; YouTube, "Allred for Texas - Not Giving Up," July 1, 2025; Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "ALLRED, Colin," accessed October 14, 2025; Colin Allred campaign website, "Home page," accessed October 14, 2025
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Texas House of Representatives (Assumed office: 2018)
Biography: Talarico obtained a bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin and a master's degree in education from Harvard University. Before entering elected politics, Talarico taught middle school language arts at a public school in San Antonio.
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Sources: James Talarico campaign website, "Why I'm Running," accessed October 14, 2025; James Talarico campaign website, "Meet James Talarico," accessed October 14, 2025; James Talarico campaign website, "Meet James Talarico," accessed October 14, 2025; Facebook, "James Talarico on Facebook," accessed October 14, 2025
Election news
This section includes a timeline of events leading up to the election, such as debates, polls, and noteworthy endorsements. Know of something we missed? Let us know.
- August 15, 2025
- August 19, 2025
Texas Southern University published results from a poll it had conducted of 1,500 likely voters between August 6 and August 12, 2025. The poll asked voters who they would support in hypothetical matchups between Allred and Talarico, Allred and Beto O'Rourke (D), and Allred and Joaquin Castro (D). The poll was conducted before Talarico entered the race.[21][22]
- October 9, 2025
The University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs published results from a poll it had conducted of 478 registered voters between September 19 and October 1, 2025. The poll asked voters who they would support in a hypothetical matchup between Allred, Talarico, Jasmine Crockett (D), and Beto O'Rourke (D).[19][20]
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March 3 Republican primary
Ballotpedia identified the March 3 Republican primary as a battleground primary. For more on the Republican primary, click here. For more on the Democratic primary, click here.
Incumbent John Cornyn (R), Wesley Hunt (R), Ken Paxton (R), and 10 other candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Texas on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. As of November 2025, Cornyn, Hunt, and Paxton led in polling, fundraising, endorsements, and media attention.
The Texas Tribune's Gabby Birenbaum described the primary as "expensive and brutal. Cornyn, a 23-year veteran of the Senate, has been in hot water with the Republican base over his efforts to pass a bipartisan gun safety bill in 2022 and past comments casting doubt on Trump’s political durability."[24] Roll Call's Nathan L. Gonzales said the race is"an example of how data can be presented to paint whatever picture you want to see...Trump remains a wild card. His support is often the difference maker in Republican primaries, but he hasn’t made a decision in this race."[25]
If no candidate receives more than 50% of the primary vote, then the top two finishers will advance to a runoff on May 26, 2026. Writing after Hunt joined the race in October 2025, the Associated Press' Thomas Beaumont said that "Hunt’s entry into the race raises the potential of a runoff for the GOP nomination."[26]
Cornyn was first elected to the Senate in 2002. He earlier served as state attorney general and on the Texas Supreme Court. Cornyn said he had delivered for Texas while in office and was running for re-election "so President Trump and I can pick-up where we left off."[27] The Texas Tribune's Owen Dahlkamp described Cornyn's strategy as "going all in on emphasizing his support for Trump — something he has been previously wary to do — to court the MAGA base that will be key to winning."[28] Cornyn's campaign website says he has a "more than 99.2% voting record with President Trump — higher than Ted Cruz."[29] Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R) and the National Border Patrol Council endorsed Cornyn.
Hunt has represented the 38th Congressional District since 2022. He is an eight-year veteran of the U.S. Army and a former loan officer. The Texas Tribune's Gabby Birenbaum described Hunt's strategy as "pressing the case that he would carry stronger appeal than Cornyn among the MAGA-dominated primary base, while bringing none of Paxton’s political baggage to the general election."[24] Hunt says he is running because "nothing is more worth fighting for than our great country and our Texas values."[30] U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (R) endorsed Hunt.
Paxton has served as Texas Attorney General since 2015. He was also a member of the Texas House for ten years and of the Texas Senate for two. The Texas Tribune's Jasper Scherer described Paxton's run as "the latest flashpoint in a power struggle between the Texas GOP’s hardline, socially conservative wing — which views Paxton as a standard-bearer — and the Cornyn-aligned, business-minded Republican old guard."[31] Paxton's campaign website says that both "President Trump and Ken Paxton have been targeted in politically motivated witch hunts because there’s nothing that scares the establishment more than courageous conservatives who never back down from standing up for the American people."[32] U.S. Reps. Lance Gooden (R) and Troy Nehls (R) endorsed Paxton.
Also running in the primary are Andrew Alvarez (R), Virgil Bierschwale (R), Alexander Duncan (R), Ronald Evans (R), Matthew Elliot Kelley (R), Gulrez Khan (R), Rennie Mann (R), Tony Schmoker (R), Andrew Trakas (R), and Leo Wyatt (R).
As of November 2025, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzales, and Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball each rated the general election Likely Republican. In the 2024 election, incumbent Ted Cruz (R) defeated Colin Allred (D) 53%–45%. In 2020, Cornyn defeated M.J. Hegar (D) 54%–44%.
Candidate profiles
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: Yes
Political Office:
- U.S. Senate (Assumed office: 2002)
- Texas Attorney General (1999–2002)
- Texas Supreme Court (1990–1997)
- Bexar County District Court (1984–1990)
Biography: Cornyn obtained a bachelor's degree in journalism from Trinity University, a law degree from St. Mary's University, and a master of laws degree from the University of Virginia.
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Sources: John Cornyn campaign website, "On The Issues," accessed October 21, 2025; John Cornyn campaign website, "THE TRUMP-CORNYN RECORD," accessed October 21, 2025; John Cornyn campaign website, "Meet Senator Cornyn," accessed October 21, 2025; Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "CORNYN, John," accessed October 21, 2025
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I'm a software developer and Navy Veteran. Worked all my life and suddenly in 2003 I was deemed overqualified and could no longer find work. Since then I have watched it grow worse yearly. Essentially we import more nonimmigrant workers than we create jobs for. I believe Americans should come first in America. Nobody, whether it be the incumbent, or anyone campaigining to replace him, are discussing jobs. How can they not discuss this when more and more of our college graduates are finding it impossible to find good paying jobs?"
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am a proud conservative, a devoted Christian, and a dedicated servant to the people. With 12 years of service as a police officer, I have firsthand experience protecting communities, upholding the law, and navigating the challenges facing everyday Americans. I grew up in a working-class family, with a father who served as a police officer and a stay-at-home mom who instilled in me the values of hard work, integrity, and faith. These values shaped my life and my unwavering belief in Faith, Family, and Freedom. I earned my education in International Relations and Public Policy, equipping me with the knowledge and skills to tackle the complex issues facing our state and nation. As a lifelong devout conservative, I have always put God first and fought for the values that make America strong. I’m married to my incredible wife, and together, we are raising our two young children with a commitment to faith and family. Relocating to Texas from California was a pivotal decision for our family. Texas stands as the last great hope for America—a state that abides by the Constitution, puts God at the center, and serves as a shining example for the entire nation. I am running for U.S. Senate to ensure Texas remains strong, prosperous, and free, and to fight for the principles that built this great state and country."
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- U.S. House of Representatives (Assumed office: 2023)
Biography: Hunt obtained a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He served eight years as an Apache helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army. He deployed once to Iraq and twice to Saudi Arabia. After leaving the military, Hunt obtained master's degrees in business administration, in public administration, and in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University. Before entering elected office, Hunt worked in human resources and as a loan officer.
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Sources: Wesley Hunt campaign website, "Meet Wesley Hunt," accessed October 21, 2025; Wesley Hunt campaign website, "Wesley Hunt On The Issues," accessed October 21, 2025; Wesley Hunt campaign website, "Meet Wesley," accessed October 21, 2025; Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "HUNT, Wesley," accessed October 21, 2025
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "A Bold Conservative Voice for the U.S. Senate An American Dream in Action Gulrez “Gus” Khan is a proud Indian-American, proven entrepreneur, and unapologetic conservative leader who has lived the American Dream through grit, faith, and service. Based in Lubbock, Texas, Gus has built businesses, created jobs, and uplifted underserved communities—all while championing the values that make this nation exceptional. Now, he’s bringing that Texas grit and America First vision to the U.S. Senate. A Healthcare Leader Who Delivers As Co-Owner of American Star Home Health & Hospice Care (ASHHC), Gus has helped transform healthcare access across West Texas. His work spans rural and underserved regions in Congressional Districts 13 and 19, Texas House Districts 83 and 84, and Texas Senate District 28. His mission? Deliver compassionate, top-quality care where it’s needed most—because every Texan deserves dignity and access to healthcare. Entrepreneur. Job Creator. Conservative Problem-Solver Founder of Gulrez Khan Management and strategic partner in ventures like Global Consultants of Texas and American Apps, Gus has proven that hard work and free-market principles are the engines of success. His entrepreneurial influence stretches across healthcare, tech, and sports—proving that Texas ingenuity can still lead the nation. Gus has fought tirelessly for conservative principles"
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "My name is Rennie Hill Mann, a native Texan born in 1972 in Waxahachie. After completing high school and college in Texas, I joined our family business, Mann Glass Concepts Inc. I learned my strong work ethic from my stepfather as I prepared to take over the management of Mann Glass Concepts after his passing. In 1994 I married my beautiful wife, Candy Clark. We have three children, and we live in Richland Springs. As a successful business owner and rancher, I served my communities in Forney and Richland Springs. I left each place I served better physically and financially. I plan to leverage my business and community skills as a U.S. Senator for the people of Texas. My strong commitment to God, Family, Texas and America are core beliefs. As Senator, I will do everything in my power, and those of the constitution, to protect and preserve those beliefs."
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Texas Attorney General (Assumed office: 2015)
- Texas State Senate (2013–2015)
- Texas House of Representatives (2003–2013)
Biography: Paxton obtained a bachelor's and a master's degree from Baylor University and a law degree from the University of Virginia. Before seeking elected office, Paxton operated a private law practice for 14 years.
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I grew up in rural Arkansas, where I was actively involved in growing our food and living the "country life" through camping, fishing, and hunting. During my youth, I significantly engaged in the local Toys for Tots program, organizing Christmas dinners and providing gifts to families in need. These experiences shaped my strong family values and my commitment to serving others, which I believe are essential for building strong, successful communities. I am married to my wonderful wife, Julia, who is an active member of our community, serving as a precinct chair and school board trustee. Together, we are raising our talented son, Sawyer, who is involved in club soccer, the Boy Scouts, and the school band. I am a member of several organizations, including the National Rifle Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the National Association of Realtors, and the Boy Scouts, all reflecting my values and commitment to community service. With over 23 years of experience as an Army veteran specializing in human resource management, I have developed expertise in the effective application of regulations and policies. I had the opportunity to travel globally, immersing myself in diverse cultures and broadening my perspective. Throughout my career, I have provided critical analysis and strategic advice to command-level leadership, influencing policies with far-reaching impacts. My recommendations consistently prioritize the human element, considering the ef"
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I’m Andrew Trakas. I’ve served and fought for our great state firsthand, not from behind a desk, but out in the real world where leadership truly matters. Now, I’m running for U.S. Senate to continue serving the people. I will fight for Texas to keep our state strong and ensure that every voice is heard, not forgotten."
Election news
This section includes a timeline of events leading up to the election, such as debates, polls, and noteworthy endorsements. Know of something we missed? Let us know.
- October 8, 2025
- August 19, 2025
- August 15, 2025
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Candidate profiles
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Voting information
- See also: Voting in Texas
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Campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cornyn | Republican Party | $8,957,115 | $3,576,091 | $6,014,485 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Colin Allred | Democratic Party | $4,933,179 | $3,142,537 | $1,790,641 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Emily Morgul | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Michael Swanson | Democratic Party | $6,991 | $6,991 | $0 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| James Talarico | Democratic Party | $6,268,610 | $1,309,971 | $4,958,638 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Andrew Alvarez | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Virgil Bierschwale | Republican Party | $9,780 | $2,383 | $7,398 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Alexander Duncan | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Ronald Evans | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Wesley Hunt | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Matthew Elliot Kelley | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Gulrez Khan | Republican Party | $3,100 | $3,647 | $-547 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Rennie Mann | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Ken Paxton | Republican Party | $4,204,850 | $1,022,073 | $3,182,777 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Tony Schmoker | Republican Party | $2,500 | $3,107 | $-607 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Andrew Trakas | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Leo Wyatt | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Joshua Cain | Independent | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Camencia Ford | Independent | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Jade Simmons | Independent | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Hans Truelson | Independent | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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General election race ratings
- See also: Race rating definitions and methods
Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[36]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[37][38][39]
| Race ratings: U.S. Senate election in Texas, 2026 | |||||||||
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| 11/18/2025 | 11/11/2025 | 11/4/2025 | 10/28/2025 | ||||||
| The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Likely Republican | Likely Republican | Likely Republican | Likely Republican | |||||
| Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Pending | Pending | Pending | Pending | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Likely Republican | Likely Republican | Likely Republican | Likely Republican | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Likely Republican | Likely Republican | Likely Republican | Likely Republican | |||||
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Ballot access
The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in Texas in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Texas, click here.
| Filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates, 2026 | ||||||
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| State | Office | Party | Signatures required | Filing fee | Filing deadline | Source |
| Texas | U.S. Senate | Democratic or Republican | 5,000 | $5,000.00 | 12/8/2025 | Source |
| Texas | U.S. Senate | Unaffiliated | 1% of all votes cast for governor in the last election | N/A | 2/13/2026 | Source |
Election history
The section below details election results for this state's U.S. Senate elections dating back to 2018.
2024
See also: United States Senate election in Texas, 2024
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Texas
Incumbent Ted Cruz defeated Colin Allred, Ted Brown, Analisa Roche, and Tracy Andrus in the general election for U.S. Senate Texas on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ted Cruz (R) | 53.1 | 5,990,741 |
 | Colin Allred (D) | 44.6 | 5,031,249 | |
 | Ted Brown (L) | 2.4 | 267,039 | |
 | Analisa Roche (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 1,906 | |
 | Tracy Andrus (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 919 | |
| Total votes: 11,291,854 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dan McQueen (Independent)
- Mason Cysewski (G)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Texas
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Texas on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Colin Allred | 58.9 | 569,585 |
 | Roland Gutierrez | 16.6 | 160,978 | |
 | Mark A. Gonzalez | 8.8 | 85,228 | |
 | Meri Gomez | 4.6 | 44,166 | |
 | Carl Sherman Sr. | 3.3 | 31,694 | |
 | Ahmad Hassan | 2.3 | 21,855 | |
 | Steve Keough | 2.3 | 21,801 | |
| Heli Rodriguez Prilliman | 1.9 | 18,801 | ||
 | Thierry Tchenko | 1.4 | 13,395 | |
| Total votes: 967,503 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Zachariah Manning (D)
- Aaron Arguijo (D)
- Soren Pendragon (D)
- John Love III (D)
- Sherri Taylor (D)
- Victor D. Dunn (D)
- Tracy Andrus (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Texas
Incumbent Ted Cruz defeated Holland Gibson and Rufus Lopez in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Texas on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ted Cruz | 88.3 | 1,977,961 |
| Holland Gibson | 6.0 | 134,011 | ||
| Rufus Lopez | 5.7 | 127,986 | ||
| Total votes: 2,239,958 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Cody Andrews (R)
- Carlos Garza (R)
- Josiah Ingalls (R)
- Montgomery Markland (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Texas
Ted Brown advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Texas on April 14, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Ted Brown (L) |
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2020
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Texas
Incumbent John Cornyn defeated Mary Jennings Hegar, Kerry McKennon, David B. Collins, and Ricardo Turullols-Bonilla in the general election for U.S. Senate Texas on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Cornyn (R) | 53.5 | 5,962,983 |
 | Mary Jennings Hegar (D) | 43.9 | 4,888,764 | |
 | Kerry McKennon (L) | 1.9 | 209,722 | |
 | David B. Collins (G) | 0.7 | 81,893 | |
 | Ricardo Turullols-Bonilla (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 678 | |
| Total votes: 11,144,040 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Arjun Srinivasan (Independent)
- Cedric Jefferson (People Over Politics Party)
- James Brumley (The Human Rights Party)
- Tim Smith (Independent)
Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for U.S. Senate Texas
Mary Jennings Hegar defeated Royce West in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. Senate Texas on July 14, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Jennings Hegar | 52.2 | 502,516 |
 | Royce West | 47.8 | 459,457 | |
| Total votes: 961,973 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Texas
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Texas on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Jennings Hegar | 22.3 | 417,160 |
| ✔ | | Royce West | 14.7 | 274,074 |
 | Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez | 13.2 | 246,659 | |
 | Annie Garcia | 10.3 | 191,900 | |
 | Amanda Edwards | 10.1 | 189,624 | |
 | Chris Bell | 8.5 | 159,751 | |
 | Sema Hernandez | 7.4 | 137,892 | |
 | Michael Cooper | 4.9 | 92,463 | |
 | Victor Harris | 3.2 | 59,710 | |
 | Adrian Ocegueda | 2.2 | 41,566 | |
 | Jack Daniel Foster Jr. | 1.7 | 31,718 | |
 | D.R. Hunter | 1.4 | 26,902 | |
| Total votes: 1,869,419 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Love III (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Texas
Incumbent John Cornyn defeated Dwayne Stovall, Mark Yancey, John Castro, and Virgil Bierschwale in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Texas on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Cornyn | 76.0 | 1,470,669 |
 | Dwayne Stovall | 11.9 | 231,104 | |
 | Mark Yancey | 6.5 | 124,864 | |
 | John Castro | 4.5 | 86,916 | |
| Virgil Bierschwale | 1.1 | 20,494 | |
| Total votes: 1,934,047 | |||
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Green convention
Green convention for U.S. Senate Texas
David B. Collins advanced from the Green convention for U.S. Senate Texas on April 18, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | David B. Collins (G) |
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Texas
Kerry McKennon advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Texas on August 3, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Kerry McKennon (L) |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
2018
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Texas
Incumbent Ted Cruz defeated Beto O'Rourke and Neal Dikeman in the general election for U.S. Senate Texas on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ted Cruz (R) | 50.9 | 4,260,553 |
 | Beto O'Rourke (D) | 48.3 | 4,045,632 | |
 | Neal Dikeman (L) | 0.8 | 65,470 | |
| Total votes: 8,371,655 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bob McNeil (Independent)
Election analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
- Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
- State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
- Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
Cook PVI by congressional district
2024 presidential results by 2026 congressional district lines
| District | Kamala Harris  |
Donald Trump  |
|---|---|---|
| Texas' 1st | 26.6% | 71.9% |
| Texas' 2nd | 35.9% | 62.0% |
| Texas' 3rd | 37.5% | 60.1% |
| Texas' 4th | 37.5% | 60.5% |
| Texas' 5th | 39.6% | 58.6% |
| Texas' 6th | 37.2% | 60.6% |
| Texas' 7th | 63.9% | 33.9% |
| Texas' 8th | 39.3% | 58.8% |
| Texas' 9th | 46.6% | 51.6% |
| Texas' 10th | 39.9% | 57.6% |
| Texas' 11th | 33.1% | 64.7% |
| Texas' 12th | 38.9% | 58.9% |
| Texas' 13th | 26.0% | 71.9% |
| Texas' 14th | 37.4% | 60.7% |
| Texas' 15th | 51.4% | 46.8% |
| Texas' 16th | 68.1% | 28.8% |
| Texas' 17th | 39.7% | 57.8% |
| Texas' 18th | 81.2% | 17.1% |
| Texas' 19th | 25.4% | 72.5% |
| Texas' 20th | 68.7% | 28.8% |
| Texas' 21st | 38.6% | 59.0% |
| Texas' 22nd | 38.0% | 60.0% |
| Texas' 23rd | 44.8% | 53.0% |
| Texas' 24th | 39.2% | 58.5% |
| Texas' 25th | 40.4% | 57.7% |
| Texas' 26th | 36.9% | 60.7% |
| Texas' 27th | 39.1% | 58.8% |
| Texas' 28th | 60.6% | 37.4% |
| Texas' 29th | 71.8% | 26.4% |
| Texas' 30th | 77.0% | 21.2% |
| Texas' 31st | 37.7% | 59.7% |
| Texas' 32nd | 42.1% | 55.7% |
| Texas' 33rd | 71.0% | 26.7% |
| Texas' 34th | 51.7% | 46.3% |
| Texas' 35th | 46.7% | 51.0% |
| Texas' 36th | 39.4% | 58.9% |
| Texas' 37th | 78.8% | 18.1% |
| Texas' 38th | 37.5% | 60.5% |
| Source: The Downballot | ||
2016-2024
How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:
| County-level voting pattern categories | |||||||
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| Democratic | |||||||
| Status | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 | ||||
| Solid Democratic | D | D | D | ||||
| Trending Democratic | R | D | D | ||||
| Battleground Democratic | D | R | D | ||||
| New Democratic | R | R | D | ||||
| Republican | |||||||
| Status | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 | ||||
| Solid Republican | R | R | R | ||||
| Trending Republican | D | R | R | ||||
| Battleground Republican | R | D | R | ||||
| New Republican | D | D | R | ||||
Following the 2024 presidential election, 41.8% of Texans lived in one of the state's 224 Solid Republican counties, which voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election from 2016 to 2024, and 41.6% lived in one of 11 Solid Democratic counties. Overall, Texas was Solid Republican, having voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016, Donald Trump (R) in 2020, and Donald Trump (R) in 2024. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Texas following the 2024 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.
| Texas county-level statistics, 2024 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Republican | 224 | 41.8% | |||||
| Solid Democratic | 11 | 41.6% | |||||
| Battleground Republican | 2 | 9.4% | |||||
| New Republican | 8 | 5.7% | |||||
| Trending Democratic | 1 | 0.9% | |||||
| Trending Republican | 8 | 0.5% | |||||
| Total voted Democratic | 12 | 42.5% | |||||
| Total voted Republican | 242 | 57.5% | |||||
Historical voting trends
Texas presidential election results (1900-2024)
- 16 Democratic wins
- 15 Republican wins
| Year | 1900 | 1904 | 1908 | 1912 | 1916 | 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 |
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| Winning Party | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | D | D | D | R | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.
U.S. Senate elections
The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Texas.
Gubernatorial elections
- See also: Governor of Texas
The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Texas.
- See also: Party control of Texas state government
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of Texas' congressional delegation as of October 2025.
| Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Texas | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
| Democratic | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Republican | 2 | 25 | 27 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vacancies | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 38 | 40 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in Texas' top four state executive offices as of October 2025.
| Office | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| Governor | Greg Abbott |
| Lieutenant Governor | Dan Patrick |
| Secretary of State | Jane Nelson |
| Attorney General | Ken Paxton |
State legislature
Texas State Senate
| Party | As of October 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 11 | |
| Republican Party | 18 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 2 | |
| Total | 31 | |
Texas House of Representatives
| Party | As of October 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 62 | |
| Republican Party | 88 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 150 | |
Trifecta control
Texas Party Control: 1992-2025
Three years of Democratic trifectas • Twenty-three years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.
| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
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| Governor | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| Senate | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| House | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
The table below details demographic data in Texas and compares it to the broader United States as of 2023.
| Demographic Data for Texas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Texas | United States | |
| Population | 29,145,505 | 331,449,281 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 261,257 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White | 53.9% | 63.4% |
| Black/African American | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Native American | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other (single race) | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| Multiple | 19.2% | 10.7% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 39.5% | 19% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 85.7% | 89.4% |
| College graduation rate | 33.1% | 35% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $76,292 | $78,538 |
| Persons below poverty level | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2018-2023). | ||
| **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
See also
| Texas | 2026 primaries | 2026 U.S. Congress elections |
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Voting in Texas Texas elections: 2026 • 2025 • 2024 • 2023 • 2022 • 2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "GOP Sweats and Democrats Dream as the Lone Star State Primary Heats Up," April 10, 2025
- ↑ The Dallas Morning News, "Sen. John Cornyn launches 2026 reelection bid by embracing Donald Trump in video," March 26, 2-25
- ↑ Associated Press, "Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for US Senate in Texas, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and Paxton," October 6, 2025
- ↑ FOX 4 News, "Ken Paxton announces run for US Senate," April 8, 2025
- ↑ Roll Call, "Ken Paxton launches primary challenge to John Cornyn in Texas," April 9, 2025
- ↑ The New York Times, "Colin Allred Will Run Again for Senate in Texas," July 1, 2025
- ↑ Texas Tribune, "In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political divides," September 9, 2025
- ↑ Politico, "Crockett inches toward Senate run," October 30, 2025
- ↑ The Hill, "Beto O’Rourke says he’ll run for Senate if Texans want him to," April 28, 2025
- ↑ Semafor, "Ronny Jackson meets with White House amid Senate speculation," July 25, 2025
- ↑ FOX 4, "No Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas since 1994," October 30, 2024
- ↑ KXAN, "New poll: US Senate primary races in Texas are neck and neck," October 10, 2025
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Talarico outraises Allred with massive fundraising haul to kick off Senate Democratic primary," October 1, 2025
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 WFAA, "How does a Democrat strategist see the Texas Senate race unfolding after Talarico's entry?" September 16, 2025
- ↑ Axios, "Scoop: Colin Allred raises $4.1 million for Texas Senate bid," October 1, 2025
- ↑ Colin Allred campaign website, "Home page," accessed October 15, 2025
- ↑ Texas House of Representatives, "Rep. Talarico, James - Biography," accessed October 30, 2025
- ↑ Politico, "‘Bet it on the underdog’: Talarico officially enters the Texas Senate primary," September 9, 2025
- ↑ University of Houston, "University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs Texas Trends 2025: Election 2026," accessed October 15, 2025
- ↑ University of Houston, "UH – TSU Survey Finds Paxton, Cornyn in Virtual Tie for Republican Senate Nomination," October 9, 2025
- ↑ Google Drive, "Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center: The 2026 Texas U.S. Senate Republican & Democratic Primaries," accessed October 15, 2025
- ↑ Houston Public Media, "John Cornyn narrowing Ken Paxton’s lead in GOP Senate primary, Texas Southern University poll shows," August 19, 2025
- ↑ Emerson College, "Texas 2026 Poll: Cornyn and Paxton in Dead Heat for GOP Senate Nomination," August 15, 2025
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 The Texas Tribune, "GOP Rep. Wesley Hunt announces run for U.S. Senate, joining Cornyn, Paxton in primary," October 6, 2025
- ↑ Roll Call, "Why Cornyn is still at risk of losing in Texas," October 20, 2025
- ↑ Associated Press, "Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for US Senate in Texas, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and Paxton," October 6, 2025
- ↑ CBS News, "Senator Cornyn kicks off re-election campaign early as Ken Paxton weighs primary challenge," March 30, 2025
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Sen. John Cornyn looks to overcome Paxton primary challenge by embracing Trump," June 30, 2025
- ↑ John Cornyn campaign website, "The Trump-Cornyn Record," accessed October 22, 2025
- ↑ Wesley Hunt campaign website, "Meet Wesley Hunt," accessed October 22, 2025
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Texas AG Ken Paxton officially joins U.S. Senate race challenging John Cornyn," April 8, 2025
- ↑ Ken Paxton campaign website, "The Fight at Hand," accessed October 22, 2025
- ↑ Emerson College, "Texas 2026 Poll: Cornyn and Paxton in Dead Heat for GOP Senate Nomination," August 15, 2025
- ↑ Squarespace, "Texas Southern University August 2025 Poll," accessed October 22, 2025
- ↑ Document Cloud, "election2026," accessed October 22, 2025
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
