Today is Primary Election Day in Texas with some big races locally, and across the state. At the top, for both Republicans and Democrats, is the race for U.S. Senator.
For the GOP, it set a new Texas Primary record, with incumbent John Cornyn trying to hold off both Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt.
“That’s because of the Cornyn campaign: said Rice University political science professor, Mark Jones. “If we look at the spending of the other campaign’s, this would not be anything out of the ordinary.”
With that said, Jones expects Paxton to win, but not by enough.
“Most polls are point to a similar outcome, that’s where Ken Paxton finishes first, followed by John Cornyn” Jones told KTRH, “Meaning that Cornyn and Paxton will go on to a May 26th run-off.”
As for the Democrat primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico, Jones says the polling is all over the place, and the outcome could go either way.
In addition to the Senate showdowns, the next big battle is for the next Attorney General.
“A race that’s very important after the Senate race, is that for Texas Attorney General on the Republican side” noted Jones, who says it’s become a two-man race between Chip Roy and Mayes Middleton.
Also on the undercard are multiple congressional primary race, along with the state Comptroller. And in Houston, voters will find out who the two opponents will be that will face off in November, to replace outgoing County Judge, Lina Hidalgo.
The polls are open from 7am to 7pm.