Live: Texas 2026 midterm elections updates
The Texas Tribune's live blog covers Texas's 2026 midterm election night on 3 November, tracking early results in the U.S. Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton and down-ballot contests including Agriculture Commissioner and oil and gas regulation. Reporters flag record early turnout, Denton County's first drop showing Talarico leading Paxton 53.6% to 44.8%, and Republicans who backed John Cornyn reluctant to support Paxton over his scandals.
