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US 2026 midterm primary elections begin with key races in Texas and North Carolina – live updates
Texas showdowns between Republicans John Cornyn v Ken Paxton as well as Democrats James Talarico v Jasmine Crockett have made US Senate seat most expensive primary on record Texas voters are casting ballots for a slate. This cluster currently includes 3 articles from 3 sources.
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7 races to watch in Texas, North Carolina as 2026 primary elections kick off
The 2026 primary cycle officially kicks off Tuesday, with Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas hosting the first round of contests that will shape several consequential elections this year. In Texas, Sen. John Cornyn is fighting for his political life in a heated Senate GOP primary against state Attorney General Ken.
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Texas, Arkansas and North Carolina
Midterm season is kicking off with hard-fought Senate and House primary contests that include battles over political style and ideology, age and scandal.
US 2026 midterm primary elections begin with key races in Texas and North Carolina – live updates
<p>Texas showdowns between Republicans John Cornyn v Ken Paxton as well as Democrats James Talarico v Jasmine Crockett have made US Senate seat most expensive primary on record</p><p>Texas voters are casting ballots for a slate of other federal, state and local offices.</p><p>As a result of redistricting, two sitting members of Congress are squaring off in the primary for congressional district 18, in what has become a referendum on generational change.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/mar/03/midterms-live-election-updates-texas-cornyn-paxton-talarico-crockett-north-carolina-arkansas">Continue reading...</a>