All eyes on Texas as the midterm elections officially begin, in photos

A supporter raises their hat at an election night primary watch party for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

By The Associated Press

Posted Mar 3, 2026 09:30:24 PM.

Last Updated Mar 4, 2026 07:31:23 AM.

The 2026 midterm elections began in earnest Tuesday as voters headed to the polls for key primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle over control of Congress and state governments this November.

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