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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

Nonpartisan rating

  • Cook Political Report: Toss Up
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-up
Sabato's Crystal Ball

Declared candidates

  • James TalaricoDemocrat
  • Ken PaxtonRepublican

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