TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
The winner is one of two senators who represent all 31 million Texans.
WHO’S RUNNING
James Talarico
Democrat
Talarico has served in the Texas House since 2018 and is a rising star in Texas politics. His Christian faith is at the center of his politics — and so is his belief in the separation of church and state and his opposition to Christian Nationalism.
Ken Paxton
Republican
Impeached by his own party, acquitted by the Senate — and still standing. Few politicians have survived more.
Ted Brown
Libertarian
A retired insurance claims adjuster who set the Libertarian record for a Texas U.S. Senate campaign, pulling more than 267,000 votes in 2024.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3