5 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Runoff Elections in Texas

5 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Runoff Elections in Texas
People stand in line to vote at the Austin Public Library in Austin, Texas, on May 26, 2026. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
People stand in line to vote at the Austin Public Library in Austin, Texas, on May 26, 2026. Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Voters in Texas went to the polls on Tuesday for a series of critical primary runoff elections in the 2026 midterms.

The most anticipated race came in Texas, where Attorney General Ken Paxton unseated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) with President Donald Trump’s endorsement.