Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn is running for a fifth term in the GOP primary, while Democrats will decide on whether to send Rep. Jasmine Crockett or state Rep. James Talarico to the November general election. The primary comes as the US and Israel are at war with Iran, raising questions about the rationale and strategy behind the war. Cornyn faces a challenge from Ken Paxton, the state’s attorney general, and Rep. Wesley Hunt, who have both campaigned on their ties to President Donald Trump. The final day of voting in North Carolina and Arkansas marks the start of the 2026 midterms. On the Democratic side, the party is seeking its first Senate win in Texas since 1988.