Here's what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today
Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 11:26 PM EDT / CBS News
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'.