(KXII) – Texas is gearing up for the 2026 primary elections on Tuesday, when voters in Texas will decide on several statewide seats, as well as who will represent their party in the November general election.
Tuesday’s outcome will be shaped by multiple hotly contested statewide races, including the U.S. Senate race on both the Republican and Democratic sides of the primaries.
Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is running to keep his seat against seven candidates in the Republican primary, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt.
On the Democratic side, polls are signaling a close race between U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico.
Meanwhile, statewide seats up for grabs on the ballot include the attorney general, lieutenant governor, and governor, as Gov. Greg Abbott seeks a fourth term against many Republican and Democratic challengers.
Election day voting hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 3.
Cooke County
Fannin County
Grayson County
Lamar County
Checking voter registration
To see if you are eligible to vote, click here. The last day to file voter registration for the March 3 primary was Feb. 2.
What to bring to the polling place
Voters are required to bring at least one acceptable form of ID:
Texas driver’s licenseTexas Election Identification Certificate issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPSTexas Handgun License issued by DPSU.S. Military Identification Card containing the person’s photographU.S. Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photographU.S. passport
Stay with KXII 12 all day and night Tuesday for live updates and complete coverage of the Texas Primary Elections, including results as we get them once polls close at 7 p.m. until every vote is counted. A special Election Night edition of KXII 12 News at 10 p.m. will feature all local results as well as candidate interviews.
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