It’s Election Day for the midterm primary that includes a number of big state, federal and local races for Texans.
Half the country will be voting on Tuesday, March 3, also known as Super Tuesday. Key races are Texas governor and a coveted U.S. Senate seat, as well as local races, including county judge, two El Paso County Commissioners Court seats, and several judgeships.
Texans can find their polling location through the “My Voter Portal” on the Texas Secretary of State’s website. In El Paso County, more than 120 voting locations are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will advance to a May 26 runoff in the state’s Republican primary for US Senate, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, extending an expensive and divisive clash that has drawn wide national attention.
US Rep. Tony Gonzales faces House ethics investigation
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales is facing an ethics investigation amid allegations that he had an affair with a staffer who later died by self-immolation.
The House Ethics Committee voted March 4 to open a probe into Gonzales, R‑San Antonio, intensifying a scandal that has dogged his reelection campaign. Gonzales is headed to a Republican primary runoff against gun rights activist Brandon Herrera.
The committee said it will examine whether Gonzales “engaged in sexual misconduct toward an individual employed in his congressional office” and whether he “discriminated unfairly by dispensing special favors or privileges.” Members of the investigative subcommittee will be announced at a later date.
– Zachary Schermele
Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico: ‘We must remain united’
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett conceded to Rep. James Talarico on Wednesday morning, according to an X post. She called on democrats to unite to rally around the party’s nominees.
“This morning I called James and congratulated him on becoming the Senate nominee,” she wrote in the post. “Texas is primed to turn blue and we must remain united because this is bigger than any one person. This is about the future of all 30 million Texans and getting America back on track. With the primary behind us, Democrats must rally around our nominees and win. I’m committed to doing my part and will continue working to elect democrats up and down the ballot.”
James Talarico: ‘We’re about to take back Texas’
Rep. James Talarico has a message for democrats after his win in the primary election.
“We’re about to take back Texas,” Talarico posted on X early Wednesday morning, while sharing a link to his campaign’s website.
It’s not yet known who Talarico will face in the November General Election.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton will head to a runoff after both failed to garner at least 50% of the vote.
The Democratic primary race between Talarico and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett came down to the wire, but the state representative ended up victorious, securing his place in the Nov. 3 General Election. The two were tied at 49%, but Talarico dashed away as the final counties reported — with 94% in, Talarico secured 52% of the vote compared to 47% for Crockett.
Did Brandon Herrera win the election in District 23?
In the Republican primary for the Texas House District 23 seat, incumbent U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales is headed for a runoff with conservative commentator Brandon Herrera, who he narrowly defeated two years ago.
Gonzales secured 42% of the vote compared to 43% for Herrera.
Dan Patrick wins Republican primary for Texas lieutenant governor
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick overwhelmingly won his GOP primary on Tuesday with 85% of the vote.
Patrick is seeking his fourth term as Texas lieutenant governor.
How many terms can a governor serve in Texas?
Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking his fourth term as governor and while the Texas Constitution sets the governor’s term at four years, there is no term limit for governor.
Abbott has served as Texas’ governor since 2014 and is seeking his fourth term in the 2026 midterm election.
Who will James Talarico run against?
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is headed for a showdown for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat, but who he will be facing is yet to be determined.
The Republican primary featured incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, who was in a fight for his life with Attorney General Ken Paxton. Election night, however, proved to fall far short of the decisive victory either of the candidates wanted. With 89% of Texas counties reporting, unofficial results showed Cornyn with 43% of the vote compared to 40% for Paxton.
The two will meet in a runoff Tuesday, May 26.
-Adam Powell
Texas election results by county
Texas primary election results can be viewed by county on the Secretary of State’s website with an interactive map.
For Democratic primary results by county, click here.
For Republican primary results by county, click here.
Texas Attorney General
As Attorney General Ken Paxton faces a runoff against Sen. John Cornyn in the Senate, the GOP primary for his spot as Attorney General is also headed to a runoff.
With no candidate securing at least 50% of the vote on the Republican side, Rep. Chip Roy and Mayes Middleton will head to a runoff. Roy had 31% of the vote to Middleton’s 39%.
Texas Comptroller race
Former state Sen. Don Huffines won his primary for comptroller with 57% of the vote, defeating Kelly Hancock, who had who has served as acting comptroller since July.
Huffines goes on to face state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt in the November General Election.
Who won governor of Texas?
Gov. Greg Abbott will face state Rep. Gina Hinojosa in the General Election in November. With 252 counties reporting Abbott secured a whopping 82% of the vote, while Hinojosa garnered 59%.
Hinojosa is a state representative from Austin who grew up in Brownsville in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas.
Talarico projected winner in Texas primary
With 97% of counties reporting in Texas, state Rep. James Talarico is the projected winner in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary. Talarico ended election night with 53% of the vote compared with 45% for his opponent, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett. Talarico will have to wait to find out who he will face in November – the Republican primary will be decided in a May runoff between incumbent U.S Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
– Adam Powell
Crenshaw loses to GOP primary challenger Toth
Texas GOP State Rep. Steve Toth defeated incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw, NBC News and the Associated Press projected, in a newly mapped 2nd Congressional District primary race.
“Congressional District 2 voters want a representative in D.C. who will stand firm in his convictions, fight for his constituents, and follow through on his promises. I won’t let them down,” Toth said in a news release, the Texas Tribune reported.
– Terry Collins
Republican race for District 16 headed to runoff
Two candidates looking to take on incumbent U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, are headed to a runoff. Adam Bauman, a U.S. Navy veteran, finished election night with 25% of the vote and Manuel Barraza, a former judge, walked away with 17% of the vote. The two will meet in a primary on May 26. Escobar, who faced no primary opponent, advances directly to the November General Election.
– Adam Powell
Teran continues to lead Stout in Precinct 2
Miguel Teran continues to lead incumbent commissioner David Stout in the race for Precinct 2. Teran leads 52.3% of the vote to 47.7%.
Meanwhile, Annette Griego is currently leading incumbent county commissioner Sergio Coronado in the race for Precinct 4. Griego leads 56.41% to 43.59% of the vote.
-Jeff Abbott
Dan Crenshaw election
State Rep. Steve Toth declared victory Tuesday night after building a commanding lead over U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw in the GOP primary for Texas’ 2nd Congressional District. With results reporting, Toth led with 57.5% of the vote to Crenshaw’s 39.1%. The Associated Press has not called the race.
-Aaron Bedoya
Teran, Griego lead in county commissioner races
Miguel Teran continues to lead incumbent county commissioner David Stout in the race for county commissioner in Precinct 2. Teran leads 51.72% to 42.28%Annette Griego continues her lead over incumbent Sergio Coronado in the race for County Commissioner in Precinct 4. Griego currently holds 56.25% of the vote to Coronado’s 43.75%.
-Jeff Abbott
Runoff election meaning
A candidate must secure more than 50% of the vote to advance directly to the General Election in November, or the top two candidates lead into a runoff election — or a second election — to be certified as the winner.
Gonzales, Herrera headed to runoff in District 23 contest
In the Republican primary for the Texas House District 23 seat, incumbent U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales appears to be headed for a runoff with conservative commentator Brandon Herrera, who he narrowly defeated two years ago.
With 85% of counties reporting, Gonzales has 44% of the vote compared to 41% for Herrera. With the two other candidates in the race collecting a combined 15% of the vote, it’s unlikely that either of the frontrunners will get the 50% needed to avoid a runoff.
-Adam Powell
Talarico takes lead in Democratic U.S. Senate primary
State Rep. James Talarico has taken the lead in the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Where previously the candidates were nearly tied, he now has 53% of the vote compared to 45% for U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett with 86% of counties reporting.
On the Republican side, incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are likely headed to runoff – with 85% of counties reporting, Cornyn has 43% of the vote compared to 40% for Paxton.
-Adam Powell
Democratic National Committee congratulates Hinojosa
In response to Hinojosa’s victory, Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
“The DNC congratulates Rep. Gina Hinojosa for winning the Texas Democratic gubernatorial primary. Rep. Hinojosa is a champion for the Texans who have been left behind by Greg Abbott’s twelve years in power. During her time in the legislature, Rep. Hinojosa fought relentlessly for families across the state — lowering costs, protecting public schools, looking out for workers, fighting for voting rights, and taking on Republican extremism that puts billionaires first and working Texans last.”
Martin added Hinojosa has never been afraid to take on Abbott and “Austin’s culture of corruption – and she isn’t backing down now. Between now and November, the DNC will be on offense for Rep. Hinojosa.”
Hinojosa will face Gov. Greg Abbott in the November General Election.
-Kristian Jaime
Gonzales poised for runoff in District 23 primary
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales is likely facing a runoff with conservative commentator Brandon Herrera in the Republican primary for the 23rd Congressional District in Texas.
With 78% of counties reporting, Gonzales has 44% of the vote compared to 41% for Herrera.
If neither is able to reach the 50% threshold needed to advance directly to the November General Election, the two will face off in a May runoff.
-Adam Powell
Talarico, Crockett race too close to call
With 80% of counties reporting, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico remain locked in a dead heat in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary. Talarico is currently standing at 50% compared to 49% for Crockett.
On the Republican side, incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn appears poised for a runoff with Attorney General Ken Paxton, as neither has reached the 50% threshold needed to advance directly to the November General Election. Cornyn currently has 43% of the vote compared to 40% for Paxton.
-Adam Powell
Cornyn, Paxton will advance to a runoff, CNN projects
Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will advance to a May 26 runoff in the state’s Republican primary for U.S. Senate, CNN’s Decision Desk projects.
With 192 counties reporting, Cornyn continues to hold a lead over Attorney General Ken Paxton, 43% to 40%. U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt has claimed 13% of the vote thus far, setting the stage for a likely Cornyn-Paxton runoff.
El Paso County sounds off on Abbott, Hinojosa in general election
It appears the stage is set for the general election in November for Texas governor.
Gov. Greg Abbott claimed most of the votes in the Republican gubernatorial primary in El Paso with 90% while Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa claimed 49% of the early vote in the county. Statewide, Abbott garnered 82% in the Republican primary with Hinojosa getting 60% in her respective Democratic primary.
“It’s great that Gov. Abbott won,” said Michael Aboud, chair of the El Paso County Republican Party. “It’s very important to have such a solid standard bearer. Places like El Paso need lower bills and better tax rates and it’s great Abbott recognizes that. Compared to Austin and other areas of the state, we have lower wages.”
El Paso Democratic Chair Michael Apodaca doubled down on efforts to reach voter in the city. He underscored the importance of Hinojosa’s grassroots approach in campaigning in the Sun City.
“We’re going to make sure we hold Greg Abbott accountable,” Apodaca said. “Texas Republicans have a record in Texas now being in charge for 40 years with every branch of government. They have had a negative record on education, taxes and healthcare.”
Apodaca noted under Abbott all the points which he has highlighted in his re-election bid have only served as a reminder of his poor record.
-Kristian Jaime
Abbott, Hinojosa claim victory in gubernatorial primaries
With 72% of counties reporting, incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott is claiming victory in the Republican gubernatorial primary.
“Texans made their voices heard loud and clear tonight,” Abbott said in a news release. “This victory belongs to the hardworking Texans who believe in the promise of our state and are committed to keeping Texas strong, safe, and prosperous.”
On the Democratic side, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa likewise took a victory lap.
“Tonight, working Texans sent a clear message: they’re ready for change,” said Hinojosa in a news release. “From the Rio Grande Valley to East Texas, Texans are united behind one message: we must end the Greg Abbott Corruption Tax and make Texas an affordable place where people can thrive again.”
Abbott currently holds 83% of the vote in the Republican primary and Hinojosa has 59% in the Democratic primary.
Cornyn vs Paxton election results
Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn continues to hold a lead over Attorney General Ken Paxton, 43% to 40%. U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt has claimed 13% of the vote thus far, setting the stage for a likely Cornyn-Paxton runoff.
El Paso voters rally behind Abbott, Hinojosa
Early voting results in El Paso show incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott claiming most of the votes in the Republican gubernatorial primary, with 90% of the vote.
On the Democratic side, voters weren’t so unanimous — state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the clear favorite in the primary, claimed 49% of the early vote in El Paso, compared to 14% for Angela “TiaAngie” Villescaz, her closest competitor.
Statewide, Abbott has 83% of the Republican vote with 155 of 254 counties reporting. Hinojosa, meanwhile, has 59% of Democrats’ vote.
-Adam Powell
Early El Paso vote gives Gonzales lead
In the Republican primary for Congressional District 23 in Texas, El Pasoans stood behind incumbent U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales despite his recent scandal.
Early numbers showed Gonzales with 43% of the early vote in El Paso compared to 36% for conservative commentator Brandon Herrera. Statewide, Gonzales is likewise maintaining a lead over Herrera, 45% to 40%.
-Adam Powell
Enriquez takes large lead in 171st judicial seat race
Prominent El Paso attorney Amanda Enriquez has a large lead in the race for the 171st District Court judicial seat, early voting results show.
Enriquez received more than 67% of the early votes compared to 33% of the votes gathered by attorney Alex Cuellar.
There is no Republican challenger for the seat, so the Democratic primary winner will go unopposed in the November General Election.
-Aaron Martinez
County Commissioners races: Teran, Griego lead in early voting results
Miguel Teran and Annette Griego currently lead incumbents David Stout and Sergio Coronado in their primaries for Precinct 2 and 4 in El Paso.
Teran is currently leading Stout with 51.45% of the vote to 48.55% in early voting.
Griego is leading Coronado in Precinct 4 with 56.31% of the vote to 43.69%.
-Jeff Abbott
Abbott, Hinojosa hold onto leads in gubernatorial primaries
Little has changed in the Texas gubernatorial primaries. Incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott is sailing toward his party’s nomination with 83% of the vote with 126 of 254 counties reporting. On the Democratic side, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa is likewise expected to win, currently holding 62% of the vote in her party’s primary.
-Adam Powell
Gonzales grows lead in House District 23 race
In the Republican primary for Texas 23rd Congressional District, incumbent U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has slightly edged conservative commentator Brandon Herrera.
With 122 of 254 counties reporting, early results show Gonzales with 44% of the vote compared to 41% for Herrera.
Gonzales represents portions of El Paso, which will play into early results when El Paso County reports at 8 p.m.
-Adam Powell
Talarico, Cornyn remain ahead in U.S. Senate primaries
State Rep. James Talarico is holding onto a double-digit lead over U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary.
With 132 of 254 counties reporting, early numbers show Talarico up 55% to 44%.
In the Republican primary, incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has 44% of the vote compared to 38% for Attorney General Ken Paxton.
One of the candidates must reach 50% to advance to the November General Election. With U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt currently holding 14% of the vote, a Paxton-Cornyn runoff remains likely.
-Adam Powell
What is a runoff election?
As votes continue to pour in, some candidates have yet to secure 50% of the vote in the primaries.
A candidate must secure more than 50% of the vote to advance directly to the General Election in November, or the top two candidates lead into a runoff election — or a second election — to be certified as the winner.
Gonzales, Herrera nearly tied in U.S. House primary
With 104 of 254 counties reporting, incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales is virtually tied with conservative commentator Brandon Herrera.
Gonzales is sitting at 42.3% of the vote compared to 42.1% for Herrera.
-Adam Powell
Talarico, Cornyn holding strong in U.S. Senate primary
With 102 of 254 counties reporting, state Rep. James Talarico is holding a double-digit lead over U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary.
Talarico holds 56% of the vote compared to Crockett’s 43%.
On the Republican side, incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is holding fast to a slim lead over Attorney General Ken Paxton, 44% to 38%. U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt has claimed 14% of the vote thus far, setting the stage for a likely Cornyn-Paxton runoff.
A candidate must secure more than 50 percent of the vote to advance directly to the General Election in November.
-Adam Powell
Abbott, Hinojosa leading gubernatorial primaries
In the Republican primary for Texas governor, incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott is holding a huge lead over his competitors, 83%, with just over 342,000 ballots counted.
The same is unfolding on the Democratic side, where state Rep. Gina Hinojosa has 63% of the vote with nearly 581,800 ballots counted.
-Adam Powell
Talarico maintains lead over Crockett
With early results rolling in across Texas, state Rep. James Talarico is maintaining a significant lead over U.S Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary.
With just under 300,000 ballots counted, Talarico leads with 64% of the vote compared to Crockett’s 35%. On the Republican side, incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is holding a slim lead over Attorney General Ken Paxton, 45% to 37%, with nearly 419,000 ballots counted.
-Adam Powell
Unofficial early voting results in El Paso County to be released at 8 p.m.
Unofficial early voting results in El Paso County will be released at 8 p.m. following an injunction from the 383rd District Court that extended voting hours an hour.
Voters in line before 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast their ballot as usual, while those in line after 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast a provisional ballot until 8 p.m.
Unofficial Election Day results will be released at 10 p.m. and updated in 45-minute intervals as precincts arrive to the Central Counting Station, the El Paso County Elections Department said in an email to El Paso Times.
Tony Gonzales election results: Gonzales trailing as early results roll in
Embattled incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales is behind in his bid for reelection. Brandon Herrera, the conservative YouTube commentator who was narrowly defeated by Gonzales two years ago, is leading 48% to 41% with only 759 ballots tallied.
Gonzales, who represents a portion of El Paso, has been racked with controversy in the waning days of the campaign over reports of an affair with a former staffer who committed suicide last year.
-Adam Powell
Talarico takes lead in early voting results
Early voting results have Rep. James Talarico leading U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, 73% to 47%, with 150,699 votes counted.
On the Republican side, the race is close — with incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn leading Attorney General Ken Paxton, 41% to 40%, with 192,144 votes counted.
Crockett, Paxton take lead in early voting results
Early voting results continue pouring in as polls close across Texas. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett has taken the lead over state Rep. James Talarico in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, 51% to 47%, with 7,761 votes counted.
The same shift has occurred on the Republican side, with Attorney General Ken Paxton now leading incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, 44% to 40%, with 18,164 votes counted.
-Adam Powell
See the photos: Candidates host watch parties as voters cast ballots
See photos from Greg Abbott, John Cornyn and James Talarico watch parties as voters across Texas follow results in the 2026 Texas primary election.
Abbott, Hinojosa leading Texas governor primaries
As expected, incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has a commanding lead in the Republican primary, with 80% of the vote as the first 1,096 early ballots are totaled. On the Democratic side, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa is leading her primary with 54% of the vote, after the first 7,490 ballots were counted.
-Adam Powell
Voting hours extended to 8 p.m. in El Paso County
Voting hours have been extended until 8 p.m. in El Paso County after an injunction from the 383rd District Court. Voters in line before 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast their ballot as usual, while those in line after 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast a provisional ballot until 8 p.m.
-Adam Powell
Talarico, Cornyn lead primaries in early voting results
The first round of early voting results in Texas show state Rep. James Talarico leading U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, 54% to 43%, with only 270 votes tallied.
On the Republican side, incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is leading Attorney General Ken Paxton, 46% to 40%, with only 1,443 vote tallied. U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt is holding fast in third place with 9% of the vote, setting the stage for a Cornyn-Paxton runoff.
-Adam Powell
Polls begin closing in Texas
Some polls have begun to close in Texas, as most of the state is under the Central Time Zone (CT). El Paso, Hudspeth, and parts of Culberson County, operates on Mountain Time (MT), meaning polls will close one hour later.
Dallas County extends voting hours after concerns of ‘voter suppression’
Dallas County elections officials announced that voting would be extended until 9 p.m. after Texas Democrats in the U.S. Senate race raised concerns over “voter suppression” in Dallas and Williamson counties.
Reports indicate that voters are being turned away at polling places after Republican leadership implemented precinct-specific voting sites, meaning voters must vote at a specified voting location.
“We will continue to evaluate the situation on the ground and are calling for an extension of voting hours to ensure all Texans’ voices are heard in this critical election,” state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, said in a news release.
A similar call for extended voting hours was made by U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
“This effort to suppress the vote, to confuse and inconvenience voters is having its intended effect as people are being turned away from the polls,” Crockett, D-Dallas, said in a news release. “We are monitoring the situation and working with our local county party to explore all solutions, including an extension of election day voting hours.”
-Adam Powell
What time do polls close in Texas?
Polls are open until 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Gina Hinojosa, Greg Abbott urge voter turnout
As Election Day presses on, Democratic frontrunner for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa energized supporters and potential voters with a social media post saying this is just the beginning.
“Make no mistake: My team and I are not taking a single thing for granted. I’ve been traveling across Texas, talking with and listening to voters about the issues that matter to you and your family. I’m ready to carry your stories with me as we sprint towards November,” she wrote in a social media post at 9:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3.
Republican incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott also pushed voter turnout in his social media post at around 2 p.m. on Election Day.
“Already voted? Be sure to remind your friends to do the same before polls close today at 7 p.m.! Nudge your fellow Republicans to get out and vote through the Abbott Impact App,” he wrote.
-Kristian Jaime
Issues at El Paso voting locations resolved
After a few hitches this morning, poll pads at all voting locations in El Paso County are back to normal. The El Paso County Elections Department announced Tuesday afternoon that all polling pads were fully restored.
“This morning, some voting sites experienced an inability to allow voters to select a party during check-in,” the Elections Department said in a news release. “During that time, voters were processed manually, in compliance with the Texas Elections Code. All County poll pad functionality has since been restored and (the) Elections (Department) has resumed use of the poll pads across all voting sites.”
-Adam Powell
See the photos: El Pasoans show up to the polls
Voters across El Paso County cast ballots Tuesday, March 3 during the 2026 Texas primary election.
See the photos below:
Primary election vs general election
A primary election is an election to determine which candidates will represent their party in the General Election. The winners in each party’s primary will go head-to-head in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa push voters to polls on Election Day
Republican incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott urged voters to get to the polls early to support what he characterized as “common sense” candidates.
In a campaign news release at around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, the governor said “today is the primary election in Texas — arriving just one day after Texas Independence Day — and the best way to show your Texas pride is to head to your closest polling location to cast your vote before polls close at 7 p.m.”
Abbott noted “commonsense candidates” matter to Texans everywhere.
In races that include county judge to state and federal officials, his campaign contended each candidate wields the authority to influence the everyday issues that matter to Texans, such as housing affordability and the cost of insurance.
“That’s why understanding which candidates will uphold the conservative values that shape Texas’ success, and future, is so vital,” said the news release.
Democratic front runner for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa is also bolstering voter turn out with the culmination of her “No te dejes-Fight back” tour in San Antonio on Tuesday, March 3.
She will be joined by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, and State Sens. Roland Gutierrez, José Menéndez, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins and Diego Bernal.
-Kristian Jaime
Texas Senate Race: James Talarico vs Jasmine Crockett
In Texas’ Senate Democratic primary, a new poll from the University of Texas at Tyler shows Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, with a double-digit lead over state Rep. James Talarico. Among registered voters, 56% said they would be supporting Crockett compared to 34% for Talarico, D-Austin.
“This poll speaks to the momentum and wide-spread coalition our campaign has,” Crockett said in a statement. “I have spent years building a relationship and rapport with voters across Texas and they have been showing up in record numbers at the polls.”
Texas Governor Race: Gina Hinojosa ‘not taking a single thing for granted’
Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking fourth term as governor, having last been elected in 2022. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is the Democratic frontrunner to challenge Abbott in the general election in November.
On Election Day, Hinojosa said in a post on X said despite being the frontrunner, she and her team are “not taking a single thing for granted.”
“I’ve been traveling across Texas, talking with and listening to voters about the issues that matter to you and your family. I’m ready to carry your stories with me as we sprint towards November,” Hinojosa wrote in the post.
El Paso experiencing issues at voting locations
El Paso County voting locations are experiencing issues with poll pads that require extra time to check in voters, who can still cast their ballots for the primary election, the El Paso County Elections Department said.
“The voting machines are operating correctly. Some locations are having issues with their poll pads. Voters are still able to be processed. They need to check in manually at these locations, and that is taking extra time,” the El Paso County Elections Department told the El Paso Times on Tuesday morning, March 3. “We are working with our vendor to get all of the poll pads operational as soon as possible.”
Texas Senate race: Paxton says ‘we deserve better’
Cornyn’s opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, also posted on X on Election Day and shared a video of Cornyn in an interview where the incumbent talked about “radical people” showing up the polls.
“For years, Cornyn has insulted Texas Republicans. He thinks you’re “radical” if you’re tired of weak Republicans selling us out to the Left,” Paxton wrote in the post.
Texas Senate race: Cornyn touts MAGA voting record
Incumbent John Cornyn released a video as polls opened on Election Day, asking voters for their support.
“If you stand with President Trump and if you stand for secure borders, please vote in this very, very important election,” Cornyn said in the video.
When does voting end in Texas?
Polls will be open until 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Can I vote anywhere in my county?
On Election Day, if your county participates in the Countywide Polling Place Program (CWPP), you can vote at any location in your county of residence. If your county does not participate in the program, you can only vote at the voting precinct assigned to you
In El Paso County, you can vote at any Vote Center on Election Day. All Vote Centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can find the nearest polling place in El Paso by using the El Paso County Elections Department’s search tool.
When is Election Day in Texas?
The Texas primary election is Tuesday, March 3.
What is a primary election?
The midterm primary will determine which candidates will represent their party in the General Election. The winners in each party’s primary will go head-to-head in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Voting locations near me
Texans can find their polling location through the “My Voter Portal” on the Texas Secretary of State’s website. In El Paso County, there are more than 120 voting locations that will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Polling places can be found on the El Paso County Election Department website.
What do you need to vote in Texas?
Under Texas law, voters must present one of seven acceptable forms of photo ID. If you do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the seven approved forms of photo ID, you may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration (RID) (PDF) at the polls and present an alternative form of ID, such as a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or a voter registration certificate.
Acceptable forms of ID are the following:
How do I know if I’m registered to vote?
The deadline to register and be eligible to vote in the primary election was Feb. 2. You can check if you’re registered to vote through the Texas Secretary of State website. You’ll need to fill out some personal information before verifying your registration status.
What time can I vote on Election Day?
Polling places are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Can I vote with an expired ID?
The acceptable photo identification must be current or have expired no more than 4 years before being presented for voter qualification at the polling place. For voters aged 70 or older, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise valid.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Texas primary results: Live updates on Senate, governor’s race
Reporting by Natassia Paloma, El Paso Times / El Paso Times
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