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Updated 9:56 PM EST, Tue March 3, 2026

The March 3 primaries kick off an eight-month marathon to the November midterms, the first nationwide election of President Donald Trump's second term. The results will offer early clues on the direction of both parties as Republicans seek to maintain their congressional majorities while Democrats search for a path out of the political wilderness. The Texas Senate primaries are the marquee races of the night and will set the stage for what could be a critical contest this fall.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, left, and Sen. John Cornyn at their respective primary election night watch events on Tuesday.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, left, and Sen. John Cornyn at their respective primary election night watch events on Tuesday.

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