Texas GOP runoffs set after March primary deadlock
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Washington. Voters in Texas will hold a Republican primary runoff on Tuesday after no candidate secured a majority in the March 3 primary; top vote-getter John Cornyn faces Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Donald Trump's endorsement on May 19, and the contest occurs alongside multiple congressional and state runoffs.
The outcome will determine the GOP nominee who advances to the November general election and could reshape party dynamics; Democrats have signaled increased optimism about an electoral opportunity, and Georgia runoffs following May primaries set absentee and early-voting deadlines (absentee by June 5, early voting June 7–12) affecting turnout logistics and planning.
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Timeline
- 1. March 3: Texas primary produced no majority; John Cornyn led the field.
- 2. May 19: President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Ken Paxton for the Texas runoff.
- 3. May (post-primary): Georgia primaries triggered multiple runoffs where candidates did not surpass 50 percent.
- 4. Runoff day (Tuesday): Texas Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff held between Cornyn and Paxton.
- 5. June 5–12: Georgia absentee request deadline (June 5) and early-voting window (June 7–12) for runoffs.
Why it matters
The Texas GOP runoff could shift party dynamics, affecting policies that impact your daily life. If you're in Georgia, remember to request your absentee ballot by June 5 or plan for early voting from June 7–12.
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