Texas Election Day: Historic Midterm Cycle

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Texas Election Day: Historic Midterm Cycle

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Voters across Texas went to the polls today to decide what is shaping up to be a historic midterm cycle.

At the top of the ticket is the state’s U.S.

Senate race between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep.

James Talarico.

Republican Gov.

Greg Abbott is vying for a record fourth term.

GOP leaders are hoping to win several congressional seats that they redrew last year to give the party an edge.

In Houston, Democrat Letitia Plummer is running against Republican Orlando Sanchez to succeed Lina Hidalgo as county judge.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and anyone in line by 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Published 2026-11-04 03:38:35 UTC · Published by JQJO

Published by JQJO Editorial Desk · AI assisted

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2026-11-03 — Texas Election Day: Historic Midterm Cycle

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: Election outcomes influence congressional balance Possible long-term US impact: Potential shift in state policy direction Most affected groups: Voters in Texas, local government officials Reader priority: Understand key race outcomes

Coverage notes

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