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Runoff
Texas 2026 Primary Runoff
The May 26 primary runoff determines final party nominees for races where no candidate got over 50% in March. For Houston, the highest-profile local race is TX-18 where redistricting pits two incumbent Democrats — Christian Menefee and Al Green — against each other. Statewide, the U.S. Senate race between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton headlines.
May 26, 2026
Texas 2026 Primary Runoff
Runoff74days until election
Register by 4/27/2026
Election Day5/26/2026
Early Voting5/18/2026 – 5/22/2026
Registration Deadline4/27/2026
What this means for your community
This runoff determines who will be on your November ballot in key races. The U.S. Senate race between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton is the highest-profile contest. Your vote matters even more in runoffs — turnout is typically much lower than the primary.