April 4, 2026
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Image of the Texas State Capitol building with a Texas flag flying, featuring the text 'The ATX Aggregator' and 'Special Coverage - Texas Primary 2026'.

(Various video streams featuring LIVE COVERAGE are at the bottom of this post.)

THE VERY LATEST

2:45 a.m.: Talarico declared the winner.

Text article summarizing the Texas primary election results, highlighting Greg Abbott's Republican primary victory and details about the Senate race.

10:20 p.m.: NBC News LIVE FEED

10:13 p.m.:

10:08 p.m.: John Cornyn speaks.

10:05 p.m.: Ken Paxton set to speak.

https://www.youtube.com/live/kU5mHB-o1s4?si=jG-Hr97LxOcIAJu3

10:03 p.m.: Total voter turnout in Travis County.

Voter turnout statistics showing a total of 18.73%. Number of ballots cast: 172,292, registered voters: 920,114.

9:57 p.m.: No official call of this race yet.

Election results showing candidates James Talarico, Jasmine Crockett, and Ahmad Hassan with their respective vote counts and percentages.

9:55 p.m.:

9:51 p.m.:

9:47 p.m.:

9:43 p.m.: FULL INTERVIEW: Dallas County voter turned away.

WFAA-TV

9:40 p.m.:

9:36 p.m.:

Election results showing votes and percentages for candidates: John Cornyn with 574,542 votes (43.1%), Ken Paxton with 539,059 votes (40.4%), and Wesley Hunt with 171,872 votes (12.9%).
Election results showing candidates James Talarico, Jasmine Crockett, and Ahmad Hassan with their respective votes and percentages.

9:34 p.m.:

9:30 p.m.: ATTORNEY GENERAL

9:24 p.m.: UT Austin

9:22 p.m.: Basically what was expected.

9:21 p.m.: Another twist in Dallas County.

9:19 p.m.:

9:13 p.m.:

9:11 p.m.: Upset.

9:07 p.m.: South Texas

9:04 p.m.:

9:02 p.m.:

8:58 p.m.:

Election results showing candidate John Cornyn leading with 484,677 votes (42.8%), followed by Ken Paxton with 459,892 votes (40.6%) and Wesley Hunt with 148,150 votes (13.1%). Total votes reported: 1,132,384, with 48% of votes in.
A results table displaying the latest election results with candidates James Talarico, Jasmine Crockett, and Ahmad Hassan, showing their vote counts and percentages.

8:56 p.m.: The final votes appear to have been cast in Travis County. Just over 101,000 people showed up today.

Graphic displaying the unofficial turnout for the Travis County Elections on March 3, 2026, including details on total precincts, registered voters, ballots cast, and turnout statistics.

8:51 p.m.:

8:48 p.m.: WILLIAMSON COUNTY

8:41 p.m.: Watch party updates.

WFAA-TV

8:40 p.m.:

8:36 p.m.:

8:33 p.m.: Another extended voting period.

8:32 p.m.:

8:30 p.m.: 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT:

8:28 p.m.:

8:24 p.m.: TEXAS AG COMMISSIONER: Nate Sheets is supported by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott; incumbent Sid Miller is supported by President Donald Trump.

8:23 p.m.:

8:22 p.m.:

8:19 p.m.: Governor Abbott expected to speak.

CBS Austin

8:17 p.m.: Latest from Travis County: over 100,800 votes cast today. Votes are still being cast from those still in line at 7:00 p.m.

Travis County Elections summary for the March 3, 2026 Joint Primary Election showing unofficial turnout data, including total ballots cast, registration information, and precinct details.

8:13 p.m.:

Tweet discussing early results of the Texas GOP US Senate primary, highlighting vote percentages for candidates John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Wesley Hunt, along with regional voting patterns.

8:11 p.m.:

Election results showing candidates John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Wesley Hunt with their respective vote counts and percentages.
Vote count results for candidates in an election: James Talarico with 477,136 votes (52.4%), Jasmine Crockett with 422,354 votes (46.4%), and Ahmad Hassan with 10,521 votes (1.2%). Total votes reported: 910,011.

8:07 p.m.:

8:04 p.m.:

8:02 p.m.: Easy call.

Election results showing candidates and their respective vote counts and percentages: Greg Abbott with 641,441 votes (82.3%), Pete Chambers with 85,227 votes (10.9%), and Evelyn Brooks with 16,264 votes (2.1%).

7:58 p.m.:

7:55 p.m.: Jasmine Crockett and Colin Allred discuss the extended voting hours for Democratic voters in Dallas County.

WFAA-TV

7:54 p.m.:

7:48 p.m.: Over 100,000 ballots cast today in Travis County.

Summary of unofficial turnout for the March 3, 2026 Joint Primary Election in Travis County, showing 299 precincts, 265,187 ballots cast, and 0% turnout represented in a pie chart indicating early votes and election day votes.
Line graph depicting check-ins per hour from 7 AM to closing time, showing a peak around mid-afternoon and a sharp decline after 6 PM.

7:46 p.m.: 31% reporting.

Election results showing candidates James Talarico, Jasmine Crockett, and Ahmad Hassan with their respective vote counts and percentages, alongside the total votes reported.

7:44 p.m.: 26% reporting.

An election results display showing three candidates: John Cornyn with 260,184 votes (43.5%), Ken Paxton with 234,993 votes (39.3%), and Wesley Hunt with 83,394 votes (13.9%). The display indicates that 26% of votes are in.

7:42 p.m.:

7:38 p.m.: Jasmine Crockett is already calling foul.

7:33 p.m.: PREDICTION

Election results showing Trever Nehls winning the Republican primary with 81.6% of the votes, and Rebecca Clark receiving 18.4%. The results are reported by The Associated Press.

7:30 p.m.: 99,000 ballots cast so far today in Travis County. Those who were in line at 7:00 p.m. still get to vote and are doing so.

Travis County Elections summary for March 3, 2026 Joint Primary Election, showing unofficial turnout data including precincts, registered voters, ballots cast, and turnout percentage with a pie chart illustrating voting methods.

7:28 p.m.:

7:27 p.m.:

7:24 p.m.:

7:23 p.m.:

7:22 p.m.: Bexar County

7:14 p.m.: From the Associated Press:

Texas Senate election results showing Republican and Democratic primary votes. Key candidates include Cornyn, Paxton, Hunt, Crockett, and Talarico, with corresponding vote counts and percentages.

7:10 p.m.: Travis County vote totals as voters still in line at 7:00 p.m. are still voting.

Summary of Travis County elections for March 3, 2026, showing unofficial turnout. Displays 299 precincts, total ballots cast of 262,468, with early votes representing 97,474 and election day votes accounting for 164,994.

7:08 p.m.: Tarrant County.

7:05 p.m.: Rusk County reporting early.

7:01 p.m.: Polls in Texas has closed. Dallas County will stay open until 9:00 p.m.

6:55 p.m.: Polls, with the exception of Dallas County, close in five minutes.

Dallas police detain a man outside of Ken Paxton's watch party.

6:40 p.m.: Dallas police officers took a man into custody outside of a hotel where the state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton, was set to hold his election night watch party on Tuesday. It was not immediately clear whether the detention was related to the event. (New York Times)

6:35 p.m.: The New York Times, like most major media outlets, is watching tonight’s races closely.

As is CBS News.

6:32 p.m.: Can Ken Paxton get 50% tonight and avoid a runoff in May?

6:23 p.m.: A prediction.

6:20 p.m.: Bexar County is showing up blue.

6:15 p.m.: Polls in the state of Texas close in 45 minutes.

With one exception.

Texas Primary 2026: Early Turnout and What to Expect Today

It’s Primary Day in Texas, and all eyes are undoubtedly on the Lone Star State.

After a robust early voting period, Texans are heading to the polls in significant numbers today to cast their ballots in critical races that will shape the political landscape for the November general election.

Graphic promoting a new podcast episode titled 'Texans head to the polls on primary Election Day' by Texas Standard.
Podcast episode announcement for Daily Dispatch on March 3, 2026, featuring a discussion about Election Day and future implications. Includes a voting sign with 'Vote Here' and 'Vote Aqui'.
Graphic promoting a new podcast episode about Central Texas voters heading to the polls on primary Election Day.
Wall Street Journal

While final turnout figures won’t be available until long after the polls close, early reports suggest that turnout is strong. In populous counties like Harris, Dallas, and Travis, elections officials reported steady streams of voters from the moment polling stations opened at 7:00 AM.

That number is now almost 95,000.

6:50 P.M. UPDATE:

Dashboard displaying unofficial turnout for the Travis County joint primary election on March 3, 2026. Includes statistics on precincts, registered voters, ballots cast, and voter turnout percentage, with a pie chart showing breakdown of early votes, election day votes, and provisional applications.
Headline about chaos at Dallas County polls with hundreds turned away due to precinct switches.

Voters used to casting a ballot at any location were surprised today to be redirected to their precinct, a change prompted by the county GOP. (Dallas Morning News)

Jasmine Crockett speaks into a microphone, advocating for extended voting hours in Dallas County, with a supporter in the background.

According to Jasmine Crockett, nearly 200 people showed up at the wrong polling site in Oak Lawn, due to confusion over where voters needed to go and is calling for Dallas County to extend voting hours after party precinct confusion.

BREAKING

Tweet discussing election day voting numbers in Dallas and Travis County, highlighting concerns for candidate Crockett and favoring Talarico.

HARRIS COUNTY

Harris County officials say they are ready as polls open.

KHOU-TV

The energy around key matchups, particularly the gubernatorial and several contentious congressional primaries, is clearly motivating voters on both sides of the aisle.

If you haven’t cast your ballot yet, don’t wait! You must vote at your designated county polling place. To find your precise location and see a sample ballot, the most reliable source is your specific county elections office website. You can also check the official Texas Secretary of State’s website, Votetexas.gov, for comprehensive information.

Remember, all polling stations across Texas will close their doors at 7:00 PM local time. However, it is crucial to remember that if you are in line by 7:00 PM, you must be allowed to vote! Stay in line and exercise your right.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY

Williamson County residents must vote at assigned precincts today after a change made by the county’s Republican party.

When will we start seeing results? In a state as vast as Texas, count times can vary widely by county. Typically, early voting totals—which can often represent a substantial percentage of the final vote—will begin to be released shortly after the 7:00 PM deadline, particularly from larger urban counties that use faster electronic counting systems.

The words 'Texas Primary' in bold text with a star element on a background featuring the Texas flag.

Complete, unofficial results, including Election Day tallies from smaller and more rural counties, will likely flow in throughout the night. Some very close races might not be officially decided until later.

(The ATX Aggregator will be updating this post LIVE all day and into this evening.)

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