Why some Texas Primary Races Are Headed to Runoffs

Primary Results: Same State, New Cracks

Texas kicked off the 2026 midterms on March 3 with a primary that felt less like a decisive opening act and more like a long trailer for the real drama still to come. Across the state, voters delivered a familiar verdict: Incumbents mostly survived, new faces made noise, and statewide some of the biggest races slid into runoffs. Locally, Tarrant County reminded Austin and Washington that it refuses to behave.   The headline race, the U.S. Senate…

These Bexar County and Texas races are headed to primary runoff elections

Tuesday marked Election Day in Texas, but the battle isn’t over for several candidates, including those running in key races.

These Texas primary races are heading to a runoff

In Texas, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote total before they can be declared the winner. If no candidate reaches that threshold, a runoff election is held between the two top vote-getters.

Why some Texas primary races are headed to runoffs

Not every Texas primary finished with a clear winner on Tuesday. These are the races that are likely headed back to the polls this May.

Which races are headed for a runoff after the 2026 Texas primary elections?

Not every primary finished with a clear winner on Tuesday. These are the races that are likely headed back to the polls this May.

Which Texas primary election races are heading to a runoff?

Before the November election, several races still have to be determined in a May 26 runoff election.