Texas & NC Primaries: Expensive, Tight Races for Senate
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The 2026 midterm elections kicked off in North Carolina and Texas, with significant implications for Congress control. In Texas, a costly Republican Senate primary forced a runoff between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Democrats nominated state Representative James Talarico, who defeated Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. North Carolinas open Senate seat pits former Governor Roy Cooper against Republican Michael Whatley. Incumbents faced challenges, with Texas Representative Dan Crenshaw losing and North Carolinas Valerie Foushee in a close race. Polls in Dallas County faced issues, but Talarico secured victory, with Crockett emphasizing party unity.
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