Texas general election matchups are finally set. Here's what you need to know

The Texas primary runoffs are over and November election matchups are set in major contests, like one for the U.S. Senate, as the results deliver lessons for both parties.

James Talarico says he ‘missed the mark’ on ‘cringey’ comments as Texas general election starts

Texas state Rep. James Talarico said Wednesday that previous comments he’s made on sensitive cultural issues “missed the mark,” as Republicans lean on those remarks to attack him in the contentious Senate race.

Texas Vote Counts Don’t Match Up? Formal Complaint Demands Answers From State Election Chief

A former congressional candidate and a local voter have filed a formal federal complaint against the Texas Secretary of State, pointing to massive gaps in the state’s own official voter turnout. Jeffrey Yuna,

Talarico makes stunning claim about why he thinks Texas elections aren't 'free and fair'

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is claming state election laws amount to voter suppression, vowing to out-organize GOP rival Ken Paxton in 2026.
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Texas using DPS records to confirm citizenship of voters flagged by federal database

County officials found that hundreds of the flagged voters registered through DPS, which requires proof of citizenship.

See Republican, Democratic candidates on the Texas November 2026 ballot

Texas primary runoffs have concluded, and the November ballot is one step closer to being finalized. See the list of Republican and Democratic candidates.