On May 26, Texas voters participated in primary runoff elections, finalizing candidates for the upcoming November general election. In Bexar County and across the state, several key races were decided.

Republican U.S. Senate Nomination

In a closely watched race, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn to secure the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Paxton will face Democratic nominee James Talarico, a state representative from the Austin area, in the general election.

Congressional District 35

The newly-drawn Congressional District 35 saw competitive races from both parties. On the Republican side, Carlos De La Cruz, an Air Force veteran and brother to U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, won with 58% of the vote. De La Cruz was endorsed by former President Donald Trump. For the Democrats, Johnny Garcia, a former spokesperson for the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, secured his party’s nomination with 64% of the vote.

Bexar County District Attorney Race

In Bexar County, the Democratic primary for District Attorney narrowed down to Luz Elena Chapa and Jane Davis. As of the morning of May 27, the race remains too close to call. The winner will face Republican Ashley Foster in the November election, along with any independent candidates. The new District Attorney will succeed Joe Gonzales, who is not seeking re-election after two terms and has endorsed Jane Davis.

These results set the stage for the November elections, where Texas voters will make crucial decisions impacting both local and statewide governance.

Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.