Texas Federal Elections 2026

Explore all federal election races in Texas for 2026. Compare candidate positions, review voting records, and make an informed decision.

Races in Texas

Texas Senate Race — 2026-11-03

Candidates

James Talarico (Democrat) —
Ken Paxton (Republican) —
John Cornyn (Republican) —

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Key Dates

Election Day

Nov 3, 2026

Election Schedule

Senate Class 1 — Next election: 2030Not up until 2030

Senate Class 2 — Next election: 2026UP IN 2026

38 congressional districts — All up in every even-year election

Next presidential election: 2028

Senate Races

senateActiveNov 3, 2026

Likely R★ Flip Potential

James TalaricoD43.5%vsKen PaxtonR43%vsJohn CornynR41%

📊 Talarico leads both potential Republican opponents by narrow margins within polling error. Against Cornyn: Talarico 43%, Cornyn 41%. Against Paxton: Talarico 44%, Paxton 43%.— Impact Research, 2026-03-17

Texas holds significant strategic value despite being reliably Republican. Democratic success would be historic—the party hasn't won statewide since 1994. With negative approval ratings for both top Republican candidates, Democrats see a genuine opportunity if the political environment shifts.

Last updated: Apr 6, 2026