What to Watch in Texas Runoff Elections: Trump Endorsements, Democratic Incumbents and More
The New York Times • Politics • May 26, 2026
All eyes will be on the Republican Senate runoff between the incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. But Tuesday’s runoffs in Texas will feature other important contests.
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