The GOP and Democratic primaries mark a potential litmus test for what direction base voters want their parties to go ahead of midterm elections this fall that will determine power in Congress.

Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico face off in the state's first blockbuster Democratic primary in decades. () For decades, statewide Democratic primaries in Texas were low-octane affairs. Then came the 2026 election cycle.

In addition to state and local candidates, Texas ballots will also include multiple propositions this election. Here is what that means.

The party clearly needs a new path forward, and the Texas duo offers a pair of visions that are compelling—and competing.

The Texas 2026 March Republican and Democratic primaries are underway in Lubbock County. Follow along for live updates from the A-J Staff.

The numbers from early voting show 1.4 million voters cast ballots in the Democratic primary battle between U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, known for her viral clap-backs aimed at Republicans, and state Rep. James Talarico, a rising star courting moderates with a populist-minded message.

Before the results of Tuesday night's Democratic Senate primary are known, a Congressional district in South Texas could give a glimpse at how voters are feeling.

Voters visit the polls in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas for the first midterm primary of 2026. Republicans and Democrats look for clues on the nation's temperament.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett launched her Senate campaign by highlighting her clashes with Trump, while state Rep. James Talarico has taken aim at a “broken, corrupt political system.”