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2024
U.S. Senate, Texas
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Filing deadline: December 8, 2025
Primary: March 3, 2026
General: November 3, 2026
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Cook Political Report: Likely Republican
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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 was 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]

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:

  • U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) declared her candidacy on December 8, 2025. She said, "For too long, Texas has elected Senators who have defended politics as usual and protected the status quo, while Texans have paid the price... I’m running for the United States Senate because I believe Texas deserves a Senator who will be an independent voice for all 30 million Texans – not a rubber stamp or party line vote for Donald Trump."[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]

Former U.S. Rep and 2024 Democratic nominee for Senate Colin Allred (D) withdrew on December 8.[8]

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.[9] 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.

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Candidates and election results

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)
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Jade Simmons (Independent)
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Hans Truelson (Independent)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Texas

Jasmine Crockett, Ahmad Hassan, and James Talarico are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Texas on March 3, 2026.


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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.


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Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Texas

Ted Brown and Daniel Mark Sims are running in the Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Texas on April 12, 2026.


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March 3 Democratic primary

See also: United States Senate election in Texas, 2026 (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.


Jasmine Crockett (D), Ahmad Hassan (D), and James Talarico (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas on March 3, 2026. As of February 2026, Crockett and Talarico led the candidate field in polling, fundraising, and media attention.[10][11][12] The filing deadline is December 8, 2025.

The New York Times' J. David Goodman described the primary as a contrast of styles, saying Crockett "appeared to be betting that her brand of combative, progressive politics could win over Texas voters in large part by driving Democratic enthusiasm and turnout in the state’s major urban centers," while Talarico "[was] seeking to energize Democrats while also courting some disaffected Trump voters."[13]

Crockett was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022. She earlier served two years in the state House and worked as an attorney in private practice.[14] NBC News' Bridget Bowman said Crockett "likely enters the race with relatively high name recognition, given her national profile as a vocal critic of Trump’s administration and Republicans."[15]

Talarico was elected to the state House in 2018. Talarico worked as a middle school teacher before entering elected politics.[16] 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."[17]

As of February 2026, 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, incumbent John Cornyn (R) defeated M.J. Hegar (D) 54%–44%.


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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

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Biography:  Crockett obtained a bachelor's degree from Rhodes College and a law degree from the University of Houston. Crockett's work as a lawyer includes operating a private practice focused on criminal defense, civil rights, and injury claims. She served as a public defender in Bowie County between 2007 and 2010.



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Crockett said she was a "battle-tested fighter for the people, [who] has gone toe-to-toe with Trump, Abbott, and Paxton...a trusted voice for Texans who feel our state and nation are headed in the wrong direction."


Crockett said she was running "to get Texas back on track, to be a fighter for the middle-class, hard working Texans, ranchers, farmers, young families, oil workers, small businesses and the everyday people who make our State a vibrant, economic powerhouse."


Crockett said she had a record of being "a consistent champion for the middle-class, young families, senior citizens, labor groups, marginalized and vulnerable communities," saying she had directed millions of dollars in funds towards her congressional district under the Biden Administration.


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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

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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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Talarico said that "the biggest divide in this country is not left vs. right. It’s top vs. bottom. Billionaires want us looking left and right at each other instead of looking up at them. The people at the top work so hard to keep us angry and divided because our unity is a threat to their wealth and power...It’s the oldest strategy in the world: divide and conquer."


Talarico said he had "passed major legislation to fund our neighborhood schools, expand job opportunities for young adults, and lower the cost of child care, housing, and prescription drugs," and that he was "the only member of the Texas Legislature who has never taken corporate PAC money."


Referencing his Christian faith, Talarico said, "2,000 years ago, when the powerful few rigged the system, that barefoot rabbi walked into the seat of power and flipped over the tables of injustice. To those who love our country, to those who love our neighbors: It’s time to start flipping tables"


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Election news

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  • January 31, 2026

    Candidates submitted campaign finance reports covering all fundraising and spending through January 31, 2025. As of that date, Crockett had raised $6.5 million and Talarico had raised $13.2 million.[26]

  • January 24, 2026

    Crockett and Talarico participated in a debate hosted by the Texas AFL-CIO.[25]

  • January 15, 2026

    Emerson College published results from a poll it had conducted of 413 likely voters between January 10 and January 12, 2026.[24]

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March 3 Republican primary

See also: United States Senate election in Texas, 2026 (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 five other candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Texas on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline was December 8, 2025. As of February 2026, 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."[27] 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."[28]

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."[29]

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."[30] 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."[31] Cornyn's campaign website says he has a "more than 99.2% voting record with President Trump — higher than Ted Cruz."[32] 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."[27] Hunt says he is running because "nothing is more worth fighting for than our great country and our Texas values."[33] 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."[34] 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."[35] U.S. Reps. Lance Gooden (R) and Troy Nehls (R) endorsed Paxton.

Also running in the primary are John Adefope (R), Anna Bender (R), Virgil Bierschwale (R), Sara Canady (R), and Gulrez Khan (R).

As of February 2026, 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%.

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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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Cornyn said he had delivered for Texas while in office, including through his work to "deliver the largest tax cut in American history by securing passage of President Trump’s landmark Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," delivering "more than $11 billion in federal reimbursements for Texas’ Operation Lone Star, ensuring state taxpayers weren’t left holding the bag," and "eliminating unfair taxes on select firearms and suppressors in President Trump’s reconciliation package."


Cornyn said he had been "one of President Trump’s most reliable allies in the Senate," with a "more than 99.2% voting record with President Trump — higher than Ted Cruz." Cornyn said he helped advance President Trump's first-term agenda as Senate whip, including confirming three justices to the Supreme Court.


Cornyn said he was running for re-election to continue supporting President Trump by "reining in the D.C. Swamp by slashing wasteful spending, creating the most secure border in American history, and fixing Biden and Kamala’s broken economy to ensure the American Dream is alive and well for every citizen of the United States."


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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

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?"


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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

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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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Hunt said he had a record of fighting for Texas: "I fought in combat, and I’ve fought for Texas in Congress. Now, I’m taking that same fighting spirit to the United States Senate. It won’t be easy, but I’ve never backed down from a fight. I truly believe nothing is more worth fighting for than our great country and our Texas values."


Hunt said he was a close ally of President Trump's. Hunt said that during the 2024 election cycle, he was "the first in Texas, and the entire country, to endorse Donald J. Trump for President on November 15th, 2022. Now, I’m fighting alongside President Trump to codify DOGE cuts, secure our border, and fight for economic prosperity for all Texans."


Hunt said energy policy would be a priority for him: "As the Energy Congressman of the World, I fully understand the importance of Oil and Gas in America’s future. Our leaders should be focused on energy addition, not energy transition. The United States produces the cleanest and safest oil and gas found anywhere in the world and we should be drilling more of it, not less."


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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

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"


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PATIENT FIRST As part of my campaign, I’m unveiling a HEALTH TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE that puts patients—not insurance companies—back in control. This plan will:

  • Confront the unchecked power of HMOs
  • Eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic red tape
  • Empower small, local providers who prioritize care over corporate profits
I’m running to close the “gaps in healthcare” that real people face every day:
  • Delays and obstacles in accessing basic care
  • Endless wait times to reach insurance representatives
  • Burdensome pre-authorization requirements
As a Texas-based small healthcare business owner, I see how bureaucracy and low reimbursement rates especially hurt those providing home-based care.


President Donald J. Trump’s RECIPROCAL TARIFFS are more than just a trade strategy—they’re a bold commitment to AMERICAN STRENGTH. By demanding fairness from our trading partners, our President is standing up for AMERICAN WORKERS, restoring pride in 'MADE IN THE USA,' and ensuring that every dollar spent helps build a STRONGER, more SELF-RELIANT NATION. This is AMERICA FIRST in action—protecting our jobs, defending our industries, and putting our country back where it belongs: FIRST. GOD BLESS THE USA


It’s Time for TERM LIMITS IN CONGRESS!! Washington wasn’t meant to be a career path. Our Founders envisioned citizen legislators—people who serve their country, then return home. But today, too many in Congress are more focused on staying in power than serving the people. That needs to change. As your next U.S. Senator from Texas, I’ll fight for a constitutional amendment to impose TERM LIMITS: - 2 terms for U.S. Senators (12 years) - 6 terms for U.S. House Members (12years) This would bring fresh ideas, restore accountability, and reduce the influence of lobbyists and special interests. The American people overwhelmingly support term limits. It's time Congress listens.

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

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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Paxton said he had "been on the front lines of the most important legal fights in the country" as Texas Attorney General during the Biden and Obama administrations and that he had a record of standing up for Texans. Paxton's campaign website said he was "not afraid to take on the big guys — and win. He’s fought and secured major victories against Big Tech, corporations pushing ESG nonsense, and companies abusing Texans’ personal data. He sued Pfizer for misleading the public on the COVID-19 vaccine and led national efforts to hold companies accountable for their role in the opioid crisis, bringing billions in settlement dollars home to Texas."


Paxton said he had "always been a loyal supporter of President Trump and a staunch supporter of the America First movement." Paxton said he would "champion President Trump’s legislative priorities, including cutting taxes, securing the border and deporting illegal aliens, ending the weaponization of government, and draining the Swamp."


Paxton's website said he was "a conservative outsider— just like President Trump— who has consistently taken on the political establishment and won. As Senator, he will shake up Washington and be a relentless fighter for the American people." He said he was running "to stop the career politicians who are attacking our way of life. He will stand with President Trump to protect our gun rights, defend the unborn, and defeat the radical transgender movement that’s desperate to put men in girls’ sports and woke indoctrination in our classrooms."


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Election news

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  • February 4, 2026

    The New York Times reported that satellite groups supporting Cornyn had spent around $50,000,000, satellite groups supporting Hunt had spent $240,000, and satellite groups supporting Paxton had spent around $375,000.[45]

  • January 31, 2026

    Candidates submitted campaign finance reports covering their fundraising and spending through December 31, 2025. As of that date, Cornyn had raised $10.0 million, Hunt had raised $1.8 million, and Paxton had raised $5.3 million.[44]

  • January 15, 2026

    Emerson College published results from a poll they had conducted of 550 likely voters between January 10, 2026, and January 12, 2026.[43]

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Voting information

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Election information in Texas: March 3, 2026, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Feb. 2, 2026
  • By mail: Postmarked by Feb. 2, 2026
  • Online: N/A

Is absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Feb. 20, 2026
  • By mail: Received by Feb. 20, 2026
  • Online: N/A

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: March 3, 2026
  • By mail: Postmarked by March 3, 2026

Is early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What are the early voting start and end dates?

Feb. 17, 2026 to Feb. 27, 2026

Are all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, is a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When are polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (CT/MT)

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Campaign finance

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
John Cornyn Republican Party $10,030,736 $4,802,390 $5,861,807 As of December 31, 2025
Jasmine Crockett Democratic Party $6,531,174 $910,538 $5,620,637 As of December 31, 2025
Ahmad Hassan Democratic Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
James Talarico Democratic Party $13,152,583 $6,012,427 $7,140,156 As of December 31, 2025
John Adefope Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Anna Bender Republican Party $0 $0 $0 As of December 31, 2025
Virgil Bierschwale Republican Party $9,918 $9,657 $261 As of December 31, 2025
Sara Canady Republican Party $665 $5,157 $-4,492 As of December 31, 2025
Wesley Hunt Republican Party $1,800,720 $3,509,236 $778,661 As of December 31, 2025
Gulrez Khan Republican Party $9,342 $9,861 $-519 As of December 31, 2025
Ken Paxton Republican Party $5,320,191 $1,654,744 $3,665,447 As of December 31, 2025
Ted Brown Libertarian Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Daniel Mark Sims Libertarian 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***

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."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.
*** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

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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.[46]
  • 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.[47][48][49]

Race ratings: U.S. Senate election in Texas, 2026
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Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallLikely RepublicanLikely RepublicanLikely RepublicanLikely Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

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
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 12/8/2025 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
Image of Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz (R)
 
53.1
 
5,990,741
Image of Colin Allred
Colin Allred (D) Candidate Connection
 
44.6
 
5,031,249
Image of Ted Brown
Ted Brown (L) Candidate Connection
 
2.4
 
267,039
Image of Analisa Roche
Analisa Roche (Independent) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
1,906
Image of Tracy Andrus
Tracy Andrus (Independent) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
919

Total votes: 11,291,854
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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 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Colin Allred
Colin Allred Candidate Connection
 
58.9
 
569,585
Image of Roland Gutierrez
Roland Gutierrez
 
16.6
 
160,978
Image of Mark A. Gonzalez
Mark A. Gonzalez
 
8.8
 
85,228
Image of Meri Gomez
Meri Gomez Candidate Connection
 
4.6
 
44,166
Image of Carl Sherman Sr.
Carl Sherman Sr. Candidate Connection
 
3.3
 
31,694
Image of Ahmad Hassan
Ahmad Hassan Candidate Connection
 
2.3
 
21,855
Image of Steve Keough
Steve Keough Candidate Connection
 
2.3
 
21,801
Image of Heli Rodriguez Prilliman
Heli Rodriguez Prilliman
 
1.9
 
18,801
Image of Thierry Tchenko
Thierry Tchenko Candidate Connection
 
1.4
 
13,395

Total votes: 967,503
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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
Image of Ted Cruz
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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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
Image of Ted Brown
Ted Brown (L) Candidate Connection

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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
Image of John Cornyn
John Cornyn (R)
 
53.5
 
5,962,983
Image of Mary Jennings Hegar
Mary Jennings Hegar (D)
 
43.9
 
4,888,764
Image of Kerry McKennon
Kerry McKennon (L) Candidate Connection
 
1.9
 
209,722
Image of David B. Collins
David B. Collins (G) Candidate Connection
 
0.7
 
81,893
Image of Ricardo Turullols-Bonilla
Ricardo Turullols-Bonilla (Independent) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
678

Total votes: 11,144,040
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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
Image of Mary Jennings Hegar
Mary Jennings Hegar
 
52.2
 
502,516
Image of Royce West
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
Image of Mary Jennings Hegar
Mary Jennings Hegar
 
22.3
 
417,160
Image of Royce West
Royce West
 
14.7
 
274,074
Image of Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez
Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez
 
13.2
 
246,659
Image of Annie Garcia
Annie Garcia Candidate Connection
 
10.3
 
191,900
Image of Amanda Edwards
Amanda Edwards
 
10.1
 
189,624
Image of Chris Bell
Chris Bell
 
8.5
 
159,751
Image of Sema Hernandez
Sema Hernandez Candidate Connection
 
7.4
 
137,892
Image of Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper
 
4.9
 
92,463
Image of Victor Harris
Victor Harris Candidate Connection
 
3.2
 
59,710
Image of Adrian Ocegueda
Adrian Ocegueda
 
2.2
 
41,566
Image of Jack Daniel Foster Jr.
Jack Daniel Foster Jr. Candidate Connection
 
1.7
 
31,718
Image of D.R. Hunter
D.R. Hunter
 
1.4
 
26,902

Total votes: 1,869,419
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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
Image of John Cornyn
John Cornyn
 
76.0
 
1,470,669
Image of Dwayne Stovall
Dwayne Stovall
 
11.9
 
231,104
Image of Mark Yancey
Mark Yancey Candidate Connection
 
6.5
 
124,864
Image of John Castro
John Castro Candidate Connection
 
4.5
 
86,916
Image of Virgil Bierschwale
Virgil Bierschwale Candidate Connection
 
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
Image of David B. Collins
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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
Image of Kerry McKennon
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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
Image of Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz (R)
 
50.9
 
4,260,553
Image of Beto O'Rourke
Beto O'Rourke (D)
 
48.3
 
4,045,632
Image of Neal Dikeman
Neal Dikeman (L)
 
0.8
 
65,470

Total votes: 8,371,655
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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.


See also: Presidential voting trends in Texas and The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Cook PVI by congressional district

2024 presidential results by 2026 congressional district lines

2024 presidential results in congressional districts, Texas
DistrictKamala Harris Democratic PartyDonald Trump Republican Party
Texas' 1st26.6%71.9%
Texas' 2nd35.9%62.0%
Texas' 3rd37.5%60.1%
Texas' 4th37.5%60.5%
Texas' 5th39.6%58.6%
Texas' 6th37.2%60.6%
Texas' 7th63.9%33.9%
Texas' 8th39.3%58.8%
Texas' 9th46.6%51.6%
Texas' 10th39.9%57.6%
Texas' 11th33.1%64.7%
Texas' 12th38.9%58.9%
Texas' 13th26.0%71.9%
Texas' 14th37.4%60.7%
Texas' 15th51.4%46.8%
Texas' 16th68.1%28.8%
Texas' 17th39.7%57.8%
Texas' 18th81.2%17.1%
Texas' 19th25.4%72.5%
Texas' 20th68.7%28.8%
Texas' 21st38.6%59.0%
Texas' 22nd38.0%60.0%
Texas' 23rd44.8%53.0%
Texas' 24th39.2%58.5%
Texas' 25th40.4%57.7%
Texas' 26th36.9%60.7%
Texas' 27th39.1%58.8%
Texas' 28th60.6%37.4%
Texas' 29th71.8%26.4%
Texas' 30th77.0%21.2%
Texas' 31st37.7%59.7%
Texas' 32nd42.1%55.7%
Texas' 33rd71.0%26.7%
Texas' 34th51.7%46.3%
Texas' 35th46.7%51.0%
Texas' 36th39.4%58.9%
Texas' 37th78.8%18.1%
Texas' 38th37.5%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:


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.

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
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

See also: List of United States Senators from Texas

The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Texas.

U.S. Senate election results in Texas
RaceWinnerRunner up
202453.1%Republican Party44.6%Democratic Party
202053.5%Republican Party43.9%Democratic Party
201850.9%Republican Party48.3%Democratic Party
201461.6%Republican Party34.4%Democratic Party
201256.5%Republican Party40.7%Democratic Party
Average55.142.4

Gubernatorial elections

See also: Governor of Texas

The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Texas.

Gubernatorial election results in Texas
RaceWinnerRunner up
202254.8%Republican Party43.9%Democratic Party
201855.8%Republican Party42.5%Democratic Party
201459.3%Republican Party38.9%Democratic Party
201055.0%Republican Party42.3%Democratic Party
200639.0%Republican Party29.8%Democratic Party
Average52.839.5
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.

State executive officials in Texas, October 2025
OfficeOfficeholder
GovernorRepublican Party Greg Abbott
Lieutenant GovernorRepublican Party Dan Patrick
Secretary of StateRepublican Party Jane Nelson
Attorney GeneralRepublican Party 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
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.

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Footnotes

  1. Cook Political Report, "GOP Sweats and Democrats Dream as the Lone Star State Primary Heats Up," April 10, 2025
  2. The Dallas Morning News, "Sen. John Cornyn launches 2026 reelection bid by embracing Donald Trump in video," March 26, 2-25
  3. Associated Press, "Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for US Senate in Texas, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and Paxton," October 6, 2025
  4. FOX 4 News, "Ken Paxton announces run for US Senate," April 8, 2025
  5. Roll Call, "Ken Paxton launches primary challenge to John Cornyn in Texas," April 9, 2025
  6. Politico, "Jasmine Crockett announces Texas Senate bid," December 8, 2025
  7. Texas Tribune, "In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political divides," September 9, 2025
  8. Texas Tribune, "Democrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional District," December 8, 2025
  9. FOX 4, "No Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas since 1994," October 30, 2024
  10. KXAN, "New poll: US Senate primary races in Texas are neck and neck," October 10, 2025
  11. The Texas Tribune, "Talarico outraises Allred with massive fundraising haul to kick off Senate Democratic primary," October 1, 2025
  12. WFAA, "How does a Democrat strategist see the Texas Senate race unfolding after Talarico's entry?" September 16, 2025
  13. The New York Times, "Jasmine Crockett Enters U.S. Senate Race in Texas, Reshaping Democratic Primary," December 8, 2025
  14. Jasmine Crockett campaign website, "About," accessed December 9, 2025
  15. NBC News, "Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches Senate run in Texas, shaking up Democratic primary," December 8, 2025
  16. Texas House of Representatives, "Rep. Talarico, James - Biography," accessed October 30, 2025
  17. Politico, "‘Bet it on the underdog’: Talarico officially enters the Texas Senate primary," September 9, 2025
  18. Emerson College, "Texas 2026 Poll: Cornyn and Paxton in Dead Heat for GOP Senate Nomination," August 15, 2025
  19. Google Drive, "Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center: The 2026 Texas U.S. Senate Republican & Democratic Primaries," accessed October 15, 2025
  20. Houston Public Media, "John Cornyn narrowing Ken Paxton’s lead in GOP Senate primary, Texas Southern University poll shows," August 19, 2025
  21. University of Houston, "University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs Texas Trends 2025: Election 2026," accessed October 15, 2025
  22. University of Houston, "UH – TSU Survey Finds Paxton, Cornyn in Virtual Tie for Republican Senate Nomination," October 9, 2025
  23. DocumentCloud, "The 2026 Texas Democratic U.S. Senate Primary," December 11, 2025
  24. Emerson College, "Texas 2026 Poll: Talarico Leads Crockett for Democratic Senate Nomination, Cornyn and Paxton Face Potential Runoff," January 15, 2026
  25. Texas AFL-CIO, "Crockett, Talarico Face Off at Texas AFL-CIO U.S. Senate Debate," January 24, 2026
  26. Federal Election Commission, "2026 Election United States Senate – Texas," accessed February 3, 2026
  27. 27.0 27.1 The Texas Tribune, "GOP Rep. Wesley Hunt announces run for U.S. Senate, joining Cornyn, Paxton in primary," October 6, 2025
  28. Roll Call, "Why Cornyn is still at risk of losing in Texas," October 20, 2025
  29. Associated Press, "Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for US Senate in Texas, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and Paxton," October 6, 2025
  30. CBS News, "Senator Cornyn kicks off re-election campaign early as Ken Paxton weighs primary challenge," March 30, 2025
  31. The Texas Tribune, "Sen. John Cornyn looks to overcome Paxton primary challenge by embracing Trump," June 30, 2025
  32. John Cornyn campaign website, "The Trump-Cornyn Record," accessed October 22, 2025
  33. Wesley Hunt campaign website, "Meet Wesley Hunt," accessed October 22, 2025
  34. The Texas Tribune, "Texas AG Ken Paxton officially joins U.S. Senate race challenging John Cornyn," April 8, 2025
  35. Ken Paxton campaign website, "The Fight at Hand," accessed October 22, 2025
  36. Emerson College, "Texas 2026 Poll: Cornyn and Paxton in Dead Heat for GOP Senate Nomination," August 15, 2025
  37. Squarespace, "Texas Southern University August 2025 Poll," accessed October 22, 2025
  38. Document Cloud, "election2026," accessed October 22, 2025
  39. Texas Scorecard, "Poll Shows Cornyn Slipping to Third in GOP Senate Primary," November 24, 2025
  40. DecisionDesk HQ, "The Texas GOP Senate Primary is a Two-man Race," December 1, 2025
  41. co/efficient, "Texas Statewide 2026 GOP Primary," December 3, 2025
  42. J.L. Partners, "Texas GOP Senate Primary polling December 2025," accessed December 19, 2025
  43. Emerson College, "Texas 2026 Poll: Talarico Leads Crockett for Democratic Senate Nomination, Cornyn and Paxton Face Potential Runoff," January 15, 2026
  44. Federal Election Commission, "2026 Election United States Senate – Texas," accessed February 3, 2026
  45. The New York Times, "Republicans Make a Costly Push to Try to Save Cornyn in Texas," February 4, 2026
  46. Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
  47. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
  48. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
  49. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018


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