Texas U.S. Senate Class 1 Primary

About This Race

The Texas U.S. Senate Class 1 Primary is a partisan election held on March 3, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator John Cornyn. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to serve a six-year term representing Texas in the U.S. Senate.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: March 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: February 3, 2026
Early Voting Starts: February 18, 2026
Early Voting Ends: March 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the Texas primary, residents must be registered by February 3, 2026, either online at VoteTexas.gov, by mail, or in person at their county voter registrar’s office. On election day or during early voting (February 18–March 2, 2026), voters must present one of seven acceptable forms of photo ID, such as a Texas driver license or U.S. passport, and can vote at any polling location in their county during early voting or their assigned precinct on election day.

Incumbent

Republican

James Lankford

U.S. Senator

Biography

James Lankford is a United States Senator from Oklahoma, serving since 2015. He previously served as a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma's 5th congressional district and as director of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.

Incumbent

Republican

John Cornyn

United States Senator from Texas

Biography

John Cornyn is the incumbent U.S. Senator from Texas, first elected in 2002 and currently serving his fourth term. He is seeking re-election to continue his work on border security, economic policy, and judicial appointments, emphasizing his seniority and leadership in the Senate Republican caucus.

Campaign Website

Incumbent

Democratic

Tim Kaine

U.S. Senator

Biography

Tim Kaine is a United States Senator from Virginia, serving since 2013. He previously served as the 38th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (2002-2006) and the 70th Governor of Virginia (2006-2010), and was the Democratic nominee for Vice President in 2016.

Democratic

Jasmine Crockett

U.S. Senate

Biography

Texas Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2026, currently serving as U.S. Representative for Texas's 30th congressional district.

Democratic

Marc Vila

United States Senator from Texas

Biography

Marc Vila is a former Arlington city council member and small business owner running as a Democrat to challenge Senator John Cornyn. He is campaigning on expanding access to healthcare, improving public education, and implementing comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship.

Campaign Website

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