Voters on both sides of the aisle are weighing in on the competitive race for U.S. Senate, as well as the governor’s race, lieutenant governor’s race and more.

AUSTIN, Texas — It’s primary election day in Texas, with voters heading to the polls to cast their ballots in major races, from choosing the Republican and Democratic nominees for U.S. Senate, to weighing in on the races for governor, lieutenant governor and more.

For a full list of federal and state races, check out the KVUE voter guide.

After polls close at 7 p.m. tonight, results will begin populating on KVUE.com/elections. You can also check back on this article for the latest in the top races.

Here’s a breakdown of some of the hottest contests we’re keeping track of.


U.S. Senate

Long-time Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is seeking a fifth term. Seven other Republicans are challenging him, including current Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt. 

The other Republicans on the primary election ballot are John O. Adefope, Anna Bender, Virgil John Bierschwale, Sara Canady and Gulrez “Gus” Khan.

The race has been a tight, contentious one between Cornyn and Paxton in particular. The pair have consistently been neck-and-neck in the polls, with most too close to call for one candidate or the other.

Meanwhile, three candidates are competing for the Democratic nomination: Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, State Rep. James Talarico and Dr. Ahmed R. Hassan. It has also been a tight race between Crockett and Talarico, with both polling high among potential voters.


Texas Governor

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking a fourth term. Ten other Republicans are challenging him in hopes of becoming the party’s nominee for the November election. Those candidates are R.F. “Bob” Achgill, Evelyn Brooks, Pete “Doc” Chambers, Charles Andrew Crouch, Arturo Espinosa, Mark F. Goloby, Kenneth Hyde, Stephen Samuelson, Ronnie Tullos and Nathaniel Welch.

Meanwhile, on the Democratic ticket, eight candidates are vying for a spot on the November ballot, including State Rep. Gina Hinojosa. The other seven candidates are Patricia Abrego, Chris Bell, Bobby Cole, Carlton W. Hart, Jose Navarro Balbuena, Zach Vance and Angela “Tiaangie” Villescaz.


Texas Lieutenant Governor

Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is seeking a fourth term, and three other Republicans are challenging him. They are Perla Muñoz Hopkins, Timothy Mabry and Esala Wueschner.

Meanwhile, three candidates are running against each other in the Democratic primary: State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, Courtney Head and Marcos Isaias Velez.


Texas Attorney General

Because current AG Ken Paxton is running for U.S. Senate, the role of Texas’ top lawyer will soon be held by someone new for the first time in a decade. 

Four Republicans are vying for a spot on the November ballot: Congressman Chip Roy, State Sen. Mayes Middleton, State Sen. Joan Huffman and former deputy Texas attorney general Aaron Reitz.

In the Democratic primary, three candidates are facing off: State Sen. Nathan Johnson, former Galveston mayor Joe Jaworski and former FBI special agent Anthony “Tony” Box.


Texas Comptroller

Republican Kelly Hancock, a former state senator, has been serving as the acting comptroller since last summer and is running to keep the role. He faces three Republican opponents in the primary: Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick, former State Sen. Don Huffines and Michael Berlanga.

On the Democratic side, three candidates are hoping for a spot on the November ballot: State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, Michael Lange and Savant Moore.


U.S. House of Representatives – District 10 

Incumbent Congressman Michael McCaul, who represents Travis and Lee counties, is not seeking reelection.

Ten Republicans are hoping to become their party’s nominee for the November election. Those candidates are Rob Altman, Ben Bius, Robert Brown, Jenny Garcia Sharon, Chris Gober, Brandon Hawbaker, Jessica Karlsruher, Kara King, Scott MacLeod and Jeremy Story.

On the other side of the ticket, four Democratic candidates are vying for their party’s nomination: Dawn Marshall, Bernie Reyna, Caitlin Rourk and Linda Trevino.


U.S. House – District 21

Incumbent Congressman Chip Roy is running for Texas Attorney General, leaving this seat open. 

Twelve Republicans and three Democrats are competing in their respective primaries, hoping to serve District 21, which represents parts of Blanco, Gillespie and Hays counties.

The Republican candidates are Daniel Betts, Jason Cahill, Jacques Dubose, Zeke Enriquez, Weston Martinez, Paul Rojas, Kyle Sinclair, Mark Teixeira, Heather Tessmer, James “Trey” Trainor III, Peggy McCormick Wardlaw and Mike Wheeler.

The Democratic candidates are Kristin Hook, Gary Taylor and Regina Vanburg.