AT A GLANCE
- Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26.
- Bexar County voters may see federal, state and county races on their ballot.
- The Democratic runoff for Bexar County District Attorney and Texas’ 35th Congressional District are high-profile local races.
- The Republican U.S. Senate runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton is one of the state’s biggest races.
- Check back for updates as results begin coming in after polls close at 7 p.m.
Federal, State And County Runoffs Put Texas Voters Back At The Polls
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 26, for Texas’ primary runoff election.
Bexar County voters will decide several federal, state and county runoff races, depending on their party ballot and home address. 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.
Voters should remember that not every race appears on every ballot. The precinct where a person is registered determines which races they are eligible to vote in.
For more information, voters can visit the Bexar County Elections Office website or contact them at 210 335 VOTE.
Federal Races
United States Senate
Republican Primary Runoff
- John Cornyn, incumbent
- Ken Paxton
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is seeking another term and is facing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in one of the state’s most closely watched runoff races. President Donald Trump recently endorsed Paxton, giving the race even more national attention.
The winner of the Republican runoff will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in November.
United States Representative, District 35
Democratic Primary Runoff
- Johnny C. Garcia
- Maureen Galindo
Republican Primary Runoff
- Carlos De La Cruz
- John Lujan
Texas’ 35th Congressional District is one of the major races affecting San Antonio area voters. Both Democrats and Republicans have runoff contests to decide who will move forward to the November general election.
State Races
Lieutenant Governor
Democratic Primary Runoff
- Marcos Isaias Velez
- Vikki Goodwin
Attorney General
Democratic Primary Runoff
- Nathan Johnson
- Joe Jaworski
State Representative, District 125
Democratic Primary Runoff
- Michelle Barrientes Vela
- Adrian Reyna
Bexar County Races
Criminal District Attorney
Democratic Primary Runoff
- Jane Davis
- Luz Elena Chapa
The Democratic race for Bexar County District Attorney is down to Jane Davis, chief of the juvenile section of the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, and Luz Elena Chapa, a former appellate judge.
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
- Shannon Roberta Salmón
District Clerk
Democratic Primary Runoff
- Gloria A. Martinez
- Christine “Chris” Castillo
County Clerk
Democratic Primary Runoff
- Lucy Adame Clark
- Cynthia Castro
What Voters Should Know Before Heading To The Polls
Bexar County voters should check their individual sample ballot before voting, since the races available to them depend on their party ballot and precinct.
The Bexar County Elections Office reminds voters that a generic ballot does not mean every race will appear for every voter. A person’s registered precinct determines which races they can vote in.
Voters who participated in one party’s primary earlier this year cannot vote in another party’s runoff election for the same election cycle. For example, a voter who voted in the Democratic primary must vote in the Democratic runoff if they choose to vote in the runoff.
This story will be updated as Bexar County and statewide runoff results become available. Check back after 7 p.m. for results on key Texas runoff races.
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