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Polls Close in Texas, NC, Arkansas Primaries

March 4, 2026·20 days ago·via CBS News
Polls Close in Texas, NC, Arkansas Primaries
Polls close today in high-stakes primaries across Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas, where Republicans fight for Senate and gubernatorial nominations in these midterm battlegrounds. In Texas, AG Ken Paxton leads Sen. John Cornyn 39%-35% in polls, with Rep. Wesley Hunt at 18%, setting up a likely May runoff as MAGA challengers push back against the establishment pick. Cornyn's backers worry a Paxton win drags resources from other races, while Gov. Greg Abbott cruises to a fourth term nod. Read more about this...

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