Campaign 2026: Texas Primary Runoff Results

This C-SPAN broadcast covered the Texas primary runoff elections held on May 27, 2026, focusing primarily on the high-profile Republican U.S. Senate runoff between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Despite Cornyn's significant campaign spending exceeding $15 million, Paxton, boosted by a late endorsement from former President Donald Trump, won decisively with over 60% of the vote, ending Cornyn's 24-year Senate career. The discussion highlighted the impact of Trump's endorsement on Republican primary voters and the implications for the general election, where Paxton will face Democrat James Tallarico, who has raised substantially more campaign funds. The meeting also covered several competitive House runoff races influenced by Texas redistricting, including the Democratic contest between Colin Allred and Julie Johnson and the member-versus-member race between Al Green and Christian Menefee, with Menefee winning. The session included analysis of campaign spending, voter turnout, and the political dynamics shaping Texas elections, as well as remarks from candidates and political analysts. No direct procurement or contracting activities were discussed.