El Paso March 2026 Primary: Unofficial Early Results Show Mixed Local Races and Potential Runoffs

Unofficial early results from El Paso’s March 2026 primaries show a mixed map: locally, Republican County Judge race Guadalupe “Lupe” Giner trails Minerva Torres Shelton (Shelton 62% to Giner 37%), while Democrat Ricardo Samaniego is unopposed; statewide, several contests appear headed to May runoffs, and Gov. Greg Abbott leads the Republican primary with about 82% and Democrat Gina Hinojosa leads with roughly 60% as candidates seek nominations, with results still unofficial as votes continue to be tallied.