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March 4

Republican congressman accused of affair with late aide to face runoff election

Rep. Tony Gonzales' election is headed for a runoff against social media influencer Brandon Herrera after he failed to clinch 50% of the vote in his district.

March 4

Dan Crenshaw defeated by Cruz-backed state lawmaker in Texas GOP primary, boosting MAGA clout

Four-term Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, lost his Republican primary to State Rep. Steve Toth following years of turmoil with the MAGA faction of the Republican Party.

March 3

Paxton takes aim at Cornyn in runoff speech

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused John Cornyn of “cutting deals” on gun control and amnesty, saying, "When he compromised, we fought."

March 3

Texas Republican Senate runoff: Cornyn vows ‘judgement day is coming for Ken Paxton’

Republican Sen. John Cornyn, advancing to a runoff with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the GOP Senate nomination, takes aim at his rival.

March 3

Wesley Hunt concedes Texas race, vows political comeback

Rep. Wesley Hunt thanks voters and says it won’t be the last time his name appears on the ballot and pledges his “undying support” to the eventual Republican nominee to keep Texas red.

March 3

Cornyn says he ‘did very well,’ advances to runoff

Cornyn told supporters early statewide results were strong and that he is heading to a runoff in the Texas GOP Senate primary.

March 3

Combustible Republican Senate primary in Texas heading into overtime

Texas GOP Senate primary heads to a runoff as Ken Paxton faces John Cornyn after neither candidate topped 50%. Wesley Hunt finished third in the race.

March 3

Austin suspect unleashed anti-Christian, antisemitic, misogynistic rants on social media before mass shooting

The Austin shooter reportedly posted anti-Christian, antisemitic hate speech on X before killing 3, wounding 13. Authorities are investigating possible terrorism.

March 3

Suspect arrested outside Paxton HQ with ammo in car following disturbance

Ahead of the polls closing in Texas on the first major primary election night of the 2026 midterms a suspect was arrested in possession of ammo outside a major GOP campaign office.

March 3

Polls close in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas as high-stakes midterm primaries enter counting phase

Texas Senate primary between Cornyn, Paxton and Hunt could decide Republican control in 2026. Democrats Crockett and Talarico battle for nomination.