Summary
The midterm elections for 2026 are starting with important Senate primaries in Texas. Republicans are concerned about the possibility of losing a Senate seat if Ken Paxton wins over John Cornyn. Democrats are deciding between two different candidates with unique styles to challenge the Republicans.
Key Facts
- The 2026 midterm elections start with Texas Senate primaries on Tuesday.
- Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn faces a challenge from Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt in the Republican primary.
- If no candidate gets over 50%, a runoff will happen on May 26.
- Democrats are choosing between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico as their candidate.
- The primary races occur shortly after President Trump's military action against Iran.
- These Texas primaries are significant because Democrats haven't won a Senate seat there since 1988.
- Texas has a large number of military families, which might influence voter focus due to current military events.
