Voters across Texas headed to the polls to decide a pivotal contest in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. As part of the broader congressional showdowns determining the balance of power in Washington, the Texas U.S. Senate race drew intense focus from analysts and voters alike.
The Associated Press provided comprehensive real-time tracking for the race, offering live vote counts, county-level maps, and official race calls. AP’s Decision Team monitors vote margin shifts at the reporting unit level and declares winners only when trailing candidates no longer have a mathematical path to victory.
The Senate features 100 members serving staggered six-year terms, meaning roughly a third of the chamber is contested during every midterm cycle. Official results continue to update as local election officials tabulate ballots across thousands of races nationwide.
