Here's what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today

Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 11:26 PM EDT / CBS News

Here's what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today

TL;DR

  • Ken Paxton has been projected to win the Texas Senate GOP primary runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
  • The race between Cornyn and Paxton was the most expensive primary on record, with over $120 million spent on advertising.
  • Other key races include runoffs for Texas Attorney General, State Railroad Commissioner, and several Congressional districts.
  • Rep. Christian Menefee has been projected to defeat Rep. Al Green in the 18th District Democrats runoff.
  • Johnny Garcia is projected to win the Democratic nomination in the 35th Congressional District.
  • Former Democratic Rep. Colin Allred is projected to defeat incumbent Rep. Julie Johnson in the 33rd District Democrats runoff.
  • Mayes Middleton is projected to win the Republican primary runoff for Texas Attorney General.
  • Nathan Johnson is projected to win the Democratic nomination for Texas Attorney General.
  • Jim Wright and Bo French are in a runoff for Texas Railroad Commissioner.
  • President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton, which political science professor Mark Jones described as turning an 'unlevel playing field' into a 'steep cliff'.