Runoff Results Begin Coming In After Polls Close
Polls have closed across most of Texas for the Tuesday, May 26 primary runoff election, and results are now beginning to come in for key federal, state and county races.
Bexar County voters are watching several runoff contests that will determine who moves forward to the November general election. Runoff elections happen when no candidate in a primary race receives enough votes to win outright, sending the top two candidates into a final contest.
Early vote totals are often reported first, while Election Day numbers may take longer to be added. Results remain unofficial until they are canvassed.
This story will be updated as additional results are reported. For more, visit the Bexar County Elections Office website.
Federal Races
United States Senate
Republican Primary Runoff
The Associated Press has projected Ken Paxton as the nominee.
- Ken Paxton: 526,702 votes, 62.7%
- John Cornyn, incumbent: 313,466 votes, 37.3%
An estimated 50.96% of votes have been counted, according to the Associated Press.
Paxton defeated longtime incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate. He will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in November.
United States Representative, District 35
Democratic Primary Runoff
Results are coming in. No projected nominee has been called yet.
An estimated 54.9% of votes have been counted, according to the Associated Press.
- Johnny Garcia: 7,069 votes, 59.2%
- Maureen Galindo: 4,862 votes, 40.8%
Republican Primary Runoff
An estimated 46.65% of votes have been counted, according to the Associated Press.
- Carlos De La Cruz: 10,720 votes, 54.5%
- John Lujan: 8,953 votes, 45.5%
State Races
Lieutenant Governor
The Associated Press has projected Vikki Goodwin as the nominee.
- Vikki Goodwin: 239,857 votes, 68.8%
- Marcos Velez: 108,727 votes, 31.2%
An estimated 55.53% of votes have been counted, according to the Associated Press.
The lieutenant governor is the second highest executive office in Texas and presides over the Texas Senate. The officeholder has major influence over which bills move forward and how the state budget takes shape.
Attorney General
Democratic Primary Runoff
The Associated Press has projected Nathan Johnson as the nominee.
- Nathan Johnson: 207,149 votes, 59.9%
- Joe Jaworski: 138,809 votes, 40.1%
An estimated 54.04% of votes have been counted, according to the Associated Press.
State Representative, District 125
Democratic Primary Runoff
The Associated Press has projected Adrian Reyna as the nominee.
- Adrian Reyna: 4,174 votes, 80.8%
- Michelle Barrientes Vela: 990 votes, 19.2%
An estimated 83.64% of votes have been counted, according to the Associated Press.
Bexar County Races
Criminal District Attorney
Democratic Primary Runoff
- Jane Davis: 19,006 votes, 51%
- Luz Elena Chapa: 18,185 votes, 49%
Jane Davis leads Luz Elena Chapa in the Democratic runoff for Bexar County District Attorney, based on the latest reported results.
The winner of this race will face Republican Ashley Foster in November. The race will determine who moves forward in the contest to succeed outgoing District Attorney Joe Gonzales, who is not seeking reelection.
Judge, County Court At Law No. 10
Democratic Primary Runoff
- Cesar Garcia: 23,423 votes, 65%
- Shannon Roberta Salmón: 12,832 votes, 35%
District Clerk
Democratic Primary Runoff
- Christine “Chris” Castillo: 18,768 votes, 52%
- Gloria A. Martinez, incumbent: 17,489 votes, 48%
County Clerk
Democratic Primary Runoff
- Lucy Adame Clark, incumbent: 22,228 votes, 61%
- Cynthia Castro: 14,280 votes, 39%
Incumbent Lucy Adame Clark leads Cynthia Castro in the Democratic runoff for Bexar County Clerk.
What Happens Next
Runoff winners will move on to the November general election where applicable. Some county level Democratic primary winners may face no Republican opponent, while others, including the Bexar County District Attorney nominee, will advance to a contested general election.
Results remain unofficial until they are canvassed. This story will be updated as more results become available.
