East Texas is gearing up for an important day at the polls as runoff elections are set for May 26. Among the most watched races is the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, where incumbent Sen. John Cornyn faces a challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. This race is drawing significant attention as it could shape the future political landscape in Texas.
In addition to the Senate race, several other key positions are up for grabs in the runoff elections. Voters who participated in the initial Democratic or Republican primaries must vote in the same party’s runoff. Early voting is scheduled from May 18 through 22, and the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is May 15, as per the Texas Secretary of State’s office.
Republican Primary Runoffs
Besides the Senate race, other notable Republican runoffs include:
- Chapter 9 Attorney General: Mayes Middleton vs. Chip Roy
- Chapter 10 Railroad Commissioner: Jim Wright (Incumbent) vs. Bo French
- Chapter 11 Court of Criminal Appeals Place 3: Alison Fox vs. Thomas Smith
Local races in East Texas also feature prominently, with positions such as County Commissioner and Justice of the Peace being contested in counties like Anderson, Franklin, and Van Zandt.
Democratic Primary Runoffs
On the Democratic side, key races include:
- U.S. Representative District 1: Dax Alexander vs. Yolanda Prince
- Chapter 5 U.S. Representative District 5: Ruth Torres vs. Chelsey Hockett
- Chapter 6 U.S. Representative District 17: Casey Shepard vs. Milah Flores
These elections are crucial for determining the candidates who will advance to the general elections later this year, making the participation of East Texas voters vital in shaping their representation.
Original reporting: CBS19 / KYTX (Tyler) — read the source article.
