The 2026 Texas primary elections delivered record voter turnout, several major runoffs, and strong results for many REALTOR®-supported candidates. Here’s a recap of the results and what they mean for REALTORS®, the real estate industry, and communities across Texas.
Record Voter Turnout
More than 4.47 million Texans participated in the primary elections, representing approximately 24% of registered voters statewide—a record for a Texas midterm primary.
Early voting played a major role in the turnout, with nearly 2.9 million Texans casting their ballots before Election Day, highlighting the growing engagement of voters across the state.
Results for REALTOR®-Supported Candidates
Through TREPAC and RPAC, REALTORS® supported 75 contested races during the primary elections. Of those races, 57 candidates won outright, and several others advanced to runoff elections, resulting in an 84% win or runoff rate for REALTOR®-supported candidates.
Key Races Headed to Runoffs
Several high-profile races will be decided in upcoming runoff elections, including:
- U.S. Senate (Republican): Sen. John Cornyn vs. Attorney General Ken Paxton
- Lt. Governor (Democrat): Rep. Vikki Goodwin vs. Marcos Isaias Velez
- Attorney General (Republican): Sen. Mayes Middleton vs. Cong. Chip Roy
- Attorney General (Democrat): Sen. Nathan Johnson vs. Joe Jaworski
- Congressional District 33 (Democrat): Cong. Julie Johnson vs. former Cong. Colin Allred
Major Changes Ahead in Congress and the Texas Legislature
The next legislative session will bring significant turnover in elected offices, including at least:
- 12 new members of Congress
- 5 new state senators
- 24 new state representatives
These changes are the result of retirements, members seeking other offices, and primary election outcomes.
What This Means for REALTORS®
With high voter participation and many new lawmakers expected to take office, it will be especially important for REALTORS® to remain engaged and help policymakers understand issues that impact the industry, including:
- Property rights
- Housing supply
- Homeownership opportunities
By the Numbers
Final certified results are still being compiled, including detailed information on REALTOR® voter participation. As of March 4:
- 4,447,570 Texans voted in the primary elections (24% of registered voters statewide)
- 2,311,826 Democrats (12.39%) cast ballots—more than double Democratic turnout from the 2022 midterm primary
- 2,165,744 Republicans (11.11%) voted—an increase of roughly 120,000 votes compared to 2022
This level of participation is notable for a Texas midterm primary and reflects strong voter engagement across the state.
Learn More
For full election results and updates on upcoming runoff races, visit:
texasrealtorssupport.com
We will continue to monitor runoff elections and the November general election and share updates on what they mean for REALTORS® and the real estate industry.