See live results from the 2026 Texas Senate primary election as Republican and Democratic votes are counted by candidate and county.

James Talarico, a Texas state lawmaker and former middle-school teacher who has put his Christian faith at the forefront of his campaign, is one of two leading contenders in the Democratic primary for Senate in Texas on Tuesday. Here are five things to know about Mr. Talarico, 36, of Austin.

Texas voters are settling the first U.S. Senate primaries of the midterm election year. Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is trying to hold on for a fifth term.

It may sound like James Talarico is getting ahead of himself when he talks about delivering an election night surprise in November, right here in Texas, where a Democratic senator has not been elected in his lifetime.

After months of speculation, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett officially announced her run for Senate in December 2025, joining State Rep. James Talarico and former Congressman Colin Allred, who later dropped out of the race. Dr. Ahmed R. Hassan is also on the Democratic primary ballot.

Texas Democrats are hoping to break a 32-year losing streak in statewide elections and take their first U.S. Senate seat since 1988.

The GOP vote split among Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt while the Democratic field featured U.S. Rep.

Texas Democrats will choose whether to send U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett or state Rep. James Talarico to a November general election. (AP Photo)

James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, is embracing a compassionate campaign approach in a bare-knuckled political environment.