Texas voters will choose a U.S. Senate representative in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Republican Ken Paxton, the state's attorney general, faces Democrat James Talarico, a state representative from Austin. Libertarian Ted Brown is also running.
Paxton won the Republican primary runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Talarico is seeking the seat for the Democratic Party.
U.S. senators serve six-year terms and vote on federal legislation, presidential nominations and other national issues. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Early voting runs Oct. 19 through Oct. 30.