Early returns for statewide and federal races in Texas's Nov. 3 election show Democratic candidates leading in the contests listed. The Tyler Morning Telegraph said the figures, first reported by the Texas Tribune, represent fewer than 50% of votes counted in the state. The newspaper said results can change significantly from early totals and plans to update its story as more results come in.
In the U.S. Senate race, James Talarico (D) had 2,290,950 votes, or 58%, while Ken Paxton (R) had 1,576,541 votes, or 40%. In the governor's race, Gina Hinojosa (D) had 2,229,670 votes, or 56%, and Greg Abbott (R, I) had 1,701,255 votes, or 43%.
For lieutenant governor, Vikki Goodwin (D) had 59% of the early vote and Dan Patrick (R, I) had 39%. In the attorney general race, Nathan Johnson (D) had 59% and Mayes Middleton (R) had 39%. In the railroad commissioner race, Jon Rosenthal (D) had 60% and Bo French (R) had 39%. Libertarian and Green candidates also appeared on the ballot in several races, with shares of 2% or less.