7 races to watch in Texas, North Carolina as 2026 primary elections kick off
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New York Times A Mar 3, 10:07 AM
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Texas, Arkansas and North Carolina
Midterm season is kicking off with hard-fought Senate and House primary contests that include battles over political style and ideology, age and scandal.
NPR A Mar 3, 10:00 AM
North Carolina and Texas have primary elections Tuesday. Here's what you need to know
The midterm elections are officially underway and contests in Texas and North Carolina will be the first major opportunity for parties to hear from voters about what's important to them in 2026.
New York Times A Mar 3, 3:27 PM
Texas and North Carolina Elections Will Test Older House Democrats’ Staying Power
Starting in North Carolina on Tuesday, older House Democrats face a test of their staying power and the appetite of voters to replace them.
The Guardian A Mar 3, 12:00 PM
Showdown over datacenter politics at heart of North Carolina primary
Democratic rematch in Durham-area district draws focus to fight over AI datacenters increasingly shaping US elections A North Carolina congressional primary on Tuesday is an early test of datacenter p
Politico A Mar 1, 3:56 PM
Strikes at Iran could reshape primary election dynamics
Democratic candidates face new litmus tests as AIPAC money and U.S. intervention dominate primary races.
NBC News B Mar 2, 10:09 PM
Kornacki: What to expect in tomorrow’s Texas's Senate primary
NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to preview what to expect in tomorrow’s Texas Senate primary.
MSNBC C Mar 3, 1:47 PM
5 questions the Texas Democratic primary will answer
Democrats are looking at their best shot in Texas in years. But on the ground, the ghost of elections haunts them. The post 5 questions the Texas Democratic primary will answer appeared first on MS NO
CBS News B Mar 3, 3:34 PM
Texas braces for huge Senate primary race
Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn faces stiff competition for his seat as the 2026 midterm elections begin. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos reports.
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The Hill B Mar 3, 11:00 AM
7 races to watch in Texas, North Carolina as 2026 primary elections kick off
The 2026 primary cycle officially kicks off Tuesday, with Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas hosting the first round of contests that will shape several consequential elections this year. In Texas, Se
Axios A Mar 2, 10:00 AM
Scoop: Trump's Iran strikes inject new chaos into 2026 Democratic primaries
President Trump's strikes on Iran have emerged as a potent issue in Democratic congressional primaries just days after the start of military operations in the region. Why it matters: The new internal
The Hill B Mar 3, 5:04 PM
Early turnout in Texas Democratic primary outpaces GOP as Election Day kicks off
Early turnout in the Texas Democratic primary outpaced the state’s GOP race as voters headed to the polls Tuesday, a signal of intense focus on the state’s marquee Senate race. Roughly 1.4 million vo
Axios A Mar 2, 10:00 AM
GOP insiders fretting about Texas Senate primary
GOP operatives tell Axios they're worried that their worst possible scenario is unfolding in the Texas Senate primaries. Why it matters: Sen. John Cornyn's seat has long been a virtual lock for the GO
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Washington Examiner C Mar 3, 5:37 PM
What to watch for in the first primary elections of 2026
The first primary dates of the 2026 elections are underway Tuesday in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas, offering an early test of party enthusiasm, ideological divides, and how global crises are sh
The Blaze C Mar 3, 2:57 PM
Tuesday’s must-watch primaries: The races that will determine if America First takes over in 2026
Voters in three states head to the polls on Tuesday, March 3, in the first major test of whether the America First movement will dominate the 2026 midterms, as several prominent Republican incumbents
RealClearPolitics B Mar 3, 3:13 PM
5 Things To Watch in First Primaries of 2026 Midterms
Races in North Carolina and Texas will give voters their first chance to shape the futures of the Democratic and Republican parties.
Townhall D Mar 3, 3:00 AM