The holdup comes as early voting in the March primaries is set to begin Feb. 17. The cards arenโt required to cast a ballot, but they identify votersโ congressional districts, which were redrawn last year.
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Texans are voting in new congressional districts. See how yours looks for the March 2026 primaries.
Last year, Texas Republicans drew new districts aimed at picking up five more U.S. House seats. This tool compares previous and new districts.
On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Republicans running for U.S. Senateย
GOP candidates John Cornyn, Wesley Hunt and Ken Paxton refused to participate in a candidate Q&A on major issues, ranging from foreign policy to artificial intelligence. We used their past statements and voting history to show voters where they differ.
Briscoe Cain, Alex Mealer lead crowded pack vying for Houston’s new red congressional district
Cain, a state lawmaker, and Mealer, a former Harris County judge candidate, have consolidated much of the fundraising and endorsements in the 9th Congressional Districtโs Republican primary.
On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senateย
To help primary voters differentiate between the two, we asked Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico where they fall on major issues, ranging from international policy to taxes. See where they stand, and how they differ.
Colin Allred blasts James Talarico over disputed TikTok allegation that he called him a โmediocre Black manโ
Talarico called the allegation a โmischaracterization” and said he was describing Allred’s “method of campaigning.” Allred, Talaricoโs rival in the Senate primary before dropping his bid, also urged Democrats to vote for Talaricoโs opponent, Jasmine Crockett.
Texas land commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know
The General Land Office oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education, manages state lands, operates the Alamo and distributes benefits to Texas veterans. Hereโs a look at whoโs running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.
After two Houston Congress members died in office, Al Green defends his seniority to voters
The 78-year-old Democrat is up against two younger opponents, including Rep.-elect Christian Menefee, in a district left vacant for 11 months after the death of Sylvester Turner.
Houston Democrat Christian Menefee wins special election to complete Sylvester Turnerโs term in Congress
The former Harris County attorney defeated Amanda Edwards in Texasโ 18th Congressional District. The two will face off again in the March 3 primary for a redrawn version of the district.
Talarico began 2026 with bigger war chest than Crockett in Democratic Senate primary awash in cash
Crockett raised about $2 million between her Dec. 8 campaign launch and yearโs end, about one-third of Talaricoโs haul over the first three weeks of his Senate bid.

