Texas primaries set up runoff battles for Senate and diverse down-ballot races

Texas’ high-stakes primaries are shaping the November ballot across the Senate and down-ballot races, with a crowded Republican field including incumbent John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt vying for the Senate, and Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico competing in a contest that could also head to a runoff. The redesigned congressional map and incumbent challenges add pressure as both parties navigate internal divisions, setting the stage for November’s contests.