4 takeaways from primary day in Texas

Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaks during a campaign launch rally on Sept. 9, 2025, in Round Rock, Texas.
Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaks during a campaign launch rally on Sept. 9, 2025, in Round Rock, Texas. | Brandon Bell/Getty Images

From a tight U.S. Senate race watched by the White House to the most expensive primary ever, Texas saw a few surprising results on primary day.

While Republican Gov. Gregg Abbott and other candidates cruised to victory, others are headed to a runoff in May, including incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

In addition to political drama, polling place complications were reported after voter confusion and court filings clouded the outcome in Dallas County.

Here are four of the biggest headlines coming out of Texas after primary day.

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