2026 Texas Primary Election Results: What Happened, Who Won, and What’s Next for Voters

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Prism Health North Texas (PHNTX) does not support or oppose any candidate or party. Our Policy, Advocacy, and Community Engagement team’s goal is simple: Help more people vote so that everyone who needs healthcare can get the care they need. To keep voters informed and engaged, here’s our recap of the 2026 Texas Primary Election Results.

What Happened on Election Day?

Unlike in previous elections, Dallas County voters had to go to their assigned precinct instead of any polling place in their county, which caused “mass confusion.” It quickly became clear that not all voters in line would have the chance to cast their ballots before 7 p.m.

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins ordered polls to stay open until 9 p.m., but around 8:30 p.m., the Texas Supreme Court said polls had to close at 7 p.m.

People who showed up after 7 p.m. were turned away. Ballots cast after 7 p.m. were kept separate.

These new rules will not be used in the May runoff election or the November election: Dallas County voters will once again be able to vote in any polling place in the county.

What Is a Runoff Election?

A runoff election is essentially a tie-breaker election. The top two candidates who did not receive 50 percent plus one vote will head to a runoff election in May.

This means you get another opportunity to vote!

• Early voting: May 18–22, 2026.
• Election Day: Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
• Voter registration deadline: Monday, April 27, 2026.

2026 Texas Primaries Statewide Race Results

U.S. Senate

• James Talarico won the Democratic nomination.
• Ken Paxton and John Cornyn will meet in a Republican runoff.

Governor

• Gina Hinojosa won the Democratic nomination.
• She will face incumbent Greg Abbott in November.

Attorney General

• Democrats Nathan Johnson and Joe Jaworski are going to a runoff.
• Republicans Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy are on the ballot.

Lieutenant Governor

• Democrats Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Velez are in a runoff.
• Incumbent Dan Patrick is the Republican nominee.

Comptroller

• Sarah Eckhardt is the Democratic nominee.
• Don Huffines won the Republican nomination after a high-profile race.

Races Affecting PHNTX Clinics

Redistricting changed which leaders represent many of our clinic areas.

Congressional District 33:

A runoff election will determine the nominees for Congressional District 33. Once elected in November, they will lead areas that include our Oak Cliff Health Center, PHNTX – Uptown Physicians Group, Worth Street Health Center, and East Dallas Dental Clinic.

• Marc Veasey is not seeking reelection.
• Democratic runoff: Collin Allred vs. Julie Johnson.
• Republican runoff: Patrick Gillespie vs. John Sims.

Congressional District 30:

One of the Congressional District 30 nominees will lead over the area covering our South Dallas Health Center if elected in November 2026.

• Jasmine Crockett lost her Texas Senate race.
• Democratic nominee: Frederick Haynes.
• Republican runoff: Everett Jackson vs. Sholdon Daniels.

Key Texas House districts near our clinics:

• HD 100 and 110: Venton Jones is in a Democratic runoff in HD 110 and is the Democratic nominee in HD 100.
• HD 103: Rafael Anchia will face Republican Melanie Medley-Thomas.
• HD 104: Jessica González has no Republican challenger.
• HD 114: John Bryant will face Republican Tim McDonough.

Texas Senate districts near our clinics:

• SD 23: Royce West is not up for reelection this cycle.
• SD 16: Nathan Johnson is not up for reelection but is in a statewide runoff for attorney general.

What’s Next for Voters?

The primary is just the first step. Once the nominees are finalized after the runoff election in May, we then have the opportunity to choose between the Democratic and Republican candidates in November.

General Election Dates 2026:

• Early voting: October 19–30, 2026.
• Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
• Voter registration deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026.

Our Policy, Advocacy, and Community Engagement team will keep sharing clear, nonpartisan information about voting.

We want our patients and neighbors to have the knowledge they need to vote and to help build a Texas where everyone can get the healthcare they need.