DEMOCRATIC PARTY
James Talarico
Explore his campaign’s platform and public statements about the U.S. Senate race.
Visit campaign website ↗ A VOTER’S FIELD GUIDE · TEXAS 2026
Big state.
Big decisions.
Your choice.
Get to know the candidates. Explore the sources.
Find the information you need for the Texas U.S. Senate election.
INFORMATION FOR EVERY TEXAN★READ. CONSIDER. DECIDE.
MARK YOUR CALENDARTexas votes.
Be ready.
Be ready.
EARLY VOTING · IN PERSONOct 19–30
ELECTION DAYNovember 3
Official dates & details ↗THE CANDIDATES
A seat in the Senate.
A choice for Texas.
Start with the people seeking the job.
Read their own words, then explore reporting from independent sources.
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Ken Paxton
Explore his campaign’s platform and public statements about the U.S. Senate race.
Visit campaign website ↗THE WIDER FIELD
See the full race
The race includes additional candidates. Review the broader field and confirm your local sample ballot.
Explore the candidate field ↗Campaign websites present each campaign’s perspective. These links are provided for research and do not imply endorsement.
THE READING ROOM
Go beyond
the headline.
A considered decision starts with a closer look. Compare the candidates, examine their statements, and follow the sources.
THE TEXAS TRIBUNE · OCTOBER 13, 2026
↗The candidates on the issues
A question-by-question guide to policy positions, with source context for each candidate.
BALLOTPEDIA · JUNE 3, 2026
↗A wider view of the Senate race
Read an overview of the election and the candidates seeking the seat.
TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE · OFFICIAL RESOURCE
↗Voting questions, answered
Find state guidance on registration, early voting, polling places, and identification.
AROUND THE STATE
The places we share.
City streets. Neighborhood tables. A state full of people and perspectives.
Community photographs depict everyday Texas life; the people pictured are not presented as political supporters.
YOUR VOTING GUIDE
Your vote.
Your Texas.
Use official election resources to check your status, find local voting information, and arrive prepared.
01
Check your registration
Find the state’s registration lookup and answers about your voter status.
Check your status ↗02Find where to vote
Check your county’s polling locations, hours, and sample ballot.
Find voting information ↗03Know what to bring
Read official guidance on accepted identification and available alternatives.
Review ID guidance ↗2026 general election registration deadline: October 5. Early voting: October 19–30. Election Day: November 3. Confirm with the Texas Secretary of State ↗
A little more informed.
A little more ready.