Trump expected to endorse Cornyn in brutal Texas Senate runoff Trump has held off calls to endorse, saying he views Cornyn and Paxton as allies. Axios · Mar 4
With Trump endorsement looming, Cornyn and Paxton prepare for “knife fight” in Senate runoff The president could scramble the traditional assumptions about a runoff if he carries out his promise to make an endorsement “soon” and urge whoever he snubs to drop out. The Texas Tribune · Mar 4
Texas primaries: will James Talarico finally deliver Democrats a seat in the red state? Democratic voters in Texas displayed a pragmatic survival instinct in picking Talarico as their US Senate candidate The Guardian - US · Mar 4
Trump says he will soon endorse in runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton The president also said he would call on whomever he does not endorse to drop out of the race — though he did not specify whether he would back Cornyn or Paxton. The Texas Tribune · Mar 4
Talarico Campaign Adviser Says 'Faith and Family and Jobs' Message Helped Win Latino Voters in Texas Primary Victory Texas state Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate after a campaign that emphasized Latino outreach and a message centered on "faith and family and jobs." Latin Times · Mar 4
Cornyn and Paxton Lead a Decadent GOP Empire into Ruinous Runoffs As Texas’ senior U.S. Senator said, Judgment Day is coming. But first, nearly 90 days of bloodsport. Texas Observer · Mar 4
Talarico Takes Aim At Republican Candidates After Winning Texas Democratic Primary: 'Both Of Them Are Extraordinarily Weak' State Rep. James Talarico took aim at his two prospective opponents in the Texas election for the U.S. Senate later this year, claiming they are both "extraordinarily weak." Latin Times · Mar 4
US primaries: Texas braces for epic Senate race in November While Democrats elected a young presbyterian seminarian as their candidate, Republicans need to endure a nasty run-off campaign until May. The outcome of this race may well rattle Donald Trump's power in Washington. Euronews · Mar 4
8 takeaways from the Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas primaries The 2026 midterm elections have their first results. Here are a handful of important lessons and takeaways. Roll Call · Mar 4
Trump yet to endorse a Republican in Texas Senate race has allies worried IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 4
Masked man arrested with ammo outside party for Republican Ken Paxton after primary vote The man arrested was making a delivery to an employee at the hotel The Independent UK · Mar 4
John Cornyn Takes Aim At Ken Paxton After Texas GOP Runoff Is Set: 'Flawed, Self-Centered Candidate' Republican Sen. John Cornyn took aim at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after a runoff between the two was set following the party's primary on Tuesday. Latin Times · Mar 4
Jasmine Crockett concedes after losing to James Talarico in Texas Democratic primary IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 4
Jasmine Crockett Concedes Texas' Democratic Senate Race To James Talarico: 'Must Rally Around Our Nominee' Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett conceded losing the Texas' Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate against state Rep. James Talarico, saying that the party must "rally around our nominee." Latin Times · Mar 4
The Times of India · Mar 4 Jasmine Crockett out of Congress? MAGA celebrates as she loses Texas primary to James Talarico Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett was defeated in the party's primary in Texas Senate race by Rep James Talarico, a 36-year-old former middle school teacher. The Republican race was not decided on Tuesday, as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and US Senator John Cornyn, the incumbent, each finished with less than 50%…
Salon · Mar 4 Texas primary shows MAGA loves a villain Ken Paxton’s scandals helped him undermine John Cornyn as the GOP Senate primary goes to a runoff
International Business Times · Mar 4 Texas Senate Primary 2026: Cornyn and Paxton Head to Runoff, Talarico Wins Democratic Nod in High-Stakes Races AUSTIN, Texas — Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn narrowly edged Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate on March 3, 2026, setting up a bruising May 26 runoff, while state Rep. James Talarico secured the Democratic nomination outright in a contest that highlighted deep intraparty…
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Worried allies warn Trump he has to endorse Cornyn as Democrat James Talarico sweeps to victory in primary: Report President Donald Trump has so far refrained from backing either incumbent Republican senator or MAGA challenger but may now have his hand forced following win for Democratic rising star
The Guardian - US · Mar 4 White House pushes back against mounting questions over any US involvement in Iran school strike – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 4 Big money moved the needle and down-ballot chaos reigned in Texas’ action-packed primaries Two blockbuster Senate primaries dominated attention, chaos reigned in down-ballot races and an intense runoff season looms.
Axios · Mar 4 Texas warning signs: 4 takeaways from the first primaries of 2026 Voters are on the verge of sending as many as three Texas House incumbents packing.
International Business Times UK · Mar 4 Texas Primary Election 2026: Talarico Pulls Ahead of Crockett in Tight Democratic Senate Race, Cornyn vs Paxton Heats Up Chaos in Texas Senate Primary: Voter confusion, potential runoffs, and record fundraising as Talarico leads Crockett. Discover the impact on Dallas County and future elections.
The Independent UK · Mar 4 James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic primary as rising star looks to turn Senate seat blue ‘Tonight, the people of our state gave this country a little bit of hope,’ the rising star Democrat said
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Incumbent Republican Cornyn locked in runoff with ultra MAGA Texas AG Paxton over Senate seat The race between Cornyn and the scandal-ridden Ken Paxton risks the Senate seat in blood-red Texas falling into the Democrats’ hands
The Texas Tribune · Mar 4 John Cornyn, Ken Paxton advance to runoff to be Republican nominee for U.S. Senate U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt came in third, missing the runoff which is May 26.