Texas voters head to the polls Nov. 3 in closely watched races

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to choose candidates for a number of federal and state offices.

According to national media, the U.S. Senate race, the U.S. Representative race for District 15 and the Texas governor's race are expected to be closely contested. National media also describe the Senate race as a toss-up between Republican nominee Ken Paxton and Democratic nominee James Talarico.

Libertarian nominee Ted Brown is also listed on the ballot as a third candidate in the Senate race.