2026 Primary Runoff: Key Races in North Texas

The Brief

Texas voters will cast their ballots in a primary runoff election on May 26, 2026.
Voting by mail starts on May 18 and continues until May 22.
Here are some important races and example ballots for the North Texas area.

DALLAS - If you're planning to vote in the May 26 primary runoff, you can review your sample ballot to see what issues and candidates you'll be voting for.

Important Contests in North Texas

U.S. Senate

The most significant contest on the ballot is the state-wide race for John Cornyn's U.S. Senate position. Republican voters will choose between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. The victor will then compete against Democrat James Talarico in the November general election.

Both Cornyn and Paxton have conducted harsh campaigns, targeting each other with AI-generated advertisements and social media posts. Surveys indicate that Cornyn has the strongest chances of beating Talarico in November, although both candidates maintain an advantage over the Democrat. The real challenge in the race lies with voters who backed Wesley Hunt in the primary.

U.S. House District 33

Julie Johnsoncurrently represents District 32 but is seeking re-election in District 33 due to the latest redistricting. She faces opposition from a Democratic candidate.Colin Allred, who occupied the position prior to his unsuccessful Senate run in 2024.

The key issue is whether voters support the work Johnson has accomplished during her single term in a Republican-dominated Congress and if they have overlooked Allred's poorly managed Senate campaign against Ted Cruz.

On the Republican side, Patrick Gillespie faces off against John Sims.

U.S. House District 30

This is the seat once held by Jasmine Crockett, which she relinquished after her unsuccessful bid for the Senate against James Talarico. On the Republican side, U.S. Army veteran and attorneySholdon Daniels faces challenger Everett Jacksona local business owner and neighborhood advocate.

The Democratic party has already chosen Dallas PastorFreddie Haynes as their nominee.

U.S. House District 24

Incumbent Beth Van Duynewas the sole Republican candidate in this Tarrant County district. DemocratsKevin Burge and TJ Wareare positioned opposite each other in a runoff.

U.S. House District 5

District 5 covers portions of Kaufman County and East Texas. Current holderLance Goodenwill compete in November against the victor of the Democratic primary:Chelsey Hockett or Ruth Torres.

North Texas Sample Ballots

Visit your county's election pagefor sample ballots and further information.

To verify for your particular county, visit theAm I Registeredportal on the Secretary of State's website. It will show the places where you can cast your ballot.

The FOX 4 ElectionsThe page also includes analyses of some of the popular issues Texans are voting on in this election.

May I bring my sample ballot or notes?

According to the U.S. governmentYou may bring notes or a sample ballot with you to the voting location. However, you cannot use your phone inside the polling place, so you must print it out. They recommend you contact your local election office before arriving.

The Source

The details provided in this article are sourced from the Texas Secretary of State's website and multiple county election offices.

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