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Texas U.S. senators
Texas is represented in the U.S. Senate by Ted Cruz (R) and John Cornyn (R). In the 2026 election, James Talarico won the Cornyn seat.
| Senator | Party | Seat | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Cruz | Republican | Class I | Jan 3, 2031 | 2030 |
| John Cornyn | Republican | Class II | Jan 3, 2027 | 2026 |
Texas 2026 Senate election
James Talarico won (James Talarico 55.0% · Ken Paxton 43.0% · Ted Brown 1.9%). James Talarico is the senator-elect and takes office January 3, 2027, succeeding John Cornyn.
PoliGov's final forecast gave James Talarico a 64% chance and Ken Paxton a 36% chance. Full Texas forecast →
In the 2024 presidential election, Texas voted Republican by 13.6 points. 2024 results by state →