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Texas U.S. Senate, 2026
Election day:
Moved from Lean Republican to Toss-up in August 2026 after the incumbent lost his primary runoff.
The seat
John Cornyn — Lost the Republican primary runoff
Declared candidates
- James TalaricoDemocrat
- Ken PaxtonRepublican
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