Terry County Voters Participate in 2026 Texas Primary; Statewide Races Set for November and Runoffs
Voters across Terry County joined Texans statewide on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to cast ballots in the Texas Primary Election, helping determine party nominees for local, state, and federal offices ahead of the November general election.
Two local races on the Terry County ballot drew the most attention as voters selected nominees for county clerk and Precinct 4 commissioner.
Terry County Local Results
Terry County Clerk
- Nancy Gonzales – 733
- Jeffrey Davis – 657
Nancy Gonzales secured the nomination after defeating Jeffrey Davis in a closely watched race. Gonzales finished with a margin of 76 votes in the final tally. Since there is no other candidate on the general ballot, Gonzales is considered the Terry County Clerk Elect and will take the oath of office on January 1, 2027.
Terry County Pct. 4 Commissioner — Republican Primary
Total Votes Cast: 364
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Dawson | 134 | 36.81% |
| Elvis Rodriguez | 117 | 32.14% |
| Ernesto Elizardo | 113 | 31.04% |
Result: No candidate received more than 50% of the vote. As a result, the top two vote-getters — Michael Dawson and Elvis Rodriguez — will advance to a runoff election, where voters will decide the Republican nominee for Terry County Precinct 4 Commissioner.
U.S. House — Texas District 19 (Republican Primary)
Total Votes Cast: 77,664
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Sell | 31,388 | 40.42% |
| Abraham Enriquez | 14,568 | 18.76% |
| Matt Smith | 14,375 | 18.51% |
| Jason Corley | 8,111 | 10.44% |
| Donald R. May | 5,407 | 6.96% |
| Ryan Zink | 1,993 | 2.57% |
| James Bob Barbee | 1,822 | 2.35% |
Result: No candidate received more than 50% of the vote. As a result, the top two vote-getters — Tom Sell and Abraham Enriquez — will advance to a runoff election to determine the Republican nominee for Texas’ 19th Congressional District.
U.S. Senate — Texas (Republican Primary)
Total Votes Cast: 2,159,476
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| John Cornyn | 904,548 | 41.89% |
| Ken Paxton | 878,412 | 40.68% |
| Wesley Hunt | 292,005 | 13.52% |
| Sara Canady | 26,189 | 1.21% |
| Anna Bender | 24,335 | 1.13% |
| Gulrez “Gus” Khan | 15,765 | 0.73% |
| John O. Adefope | 9,230 | 0.43% |
| Virgil John Bierschwale | 8,992 | 0.42% |
Result: No candidate received more than 50% of the vote. As a result, the top two vote-getters — John Cornyn and Ken Paxton — will advance to a runoff election in May to determine the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate seat from Texas.
U.S. Senate — Texas (Democratic Primary)
Total Votes Cast: 2,311,510
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| James Talarico | 1,212,302 | 52.45% |
| Jasmine Crockett | 1,068,205 | 46.21% |
| Ahmad R. Hassan | 31,003 | 1.34% |
Result: James Talarico secured the Democratic nomination, receiving a majority of the vote and defeating U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett in one of the most closely watched Democratic primaries in Texas..
Governor of Texas
Republican Primary
- Greg Abbott – Winner (incumbent)
Democratic Primary
- Gina Hinojosa – Winner
Abbott will seek another term in November and will face Democratic nominee Gina Hinojosa in the general election.
Lieutenant Governor
Republican Primary
- Dan Patrick – Winner (incumbent)
Patrick secured the Republican nomination and will advance to the November general election.
Texas Comptroller
Republican Primary
- Don Huffines – Winner
Former state senator Don Huffines captured the Republican nomination for state comptroller after defeating several challengers, including the incumbent.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner
Republican Primary
- Nate Sheets – Winner
- Sid Miller – Defeated
Rancher Nate Sheets declared victory over incumbent Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in a closely watched race.
Texas Attorney General
The race for Texas Attorney General remains unsettled.
Republican Primary
- Mayes Middleton – Advances to runoff
- Chip Roy – Advances to runoff
Neither candidate secured a majority of the vote, sending the race to a runoff election later this spring.
Looking Ahead
With several races headed to runoff elections and others already decided, the March 3 Texas Primary has set the stage for an intense and closely watched political season across the state. Key contests — including major statewide and congressional races — will now move to runoff elections scheduled for May 26, where voters will determine the final Republican nominees in races where no candidate received a majority of the vote.
Voters will soon have another opportunity to head to the polls as the runoff approaches. Early voting will take place Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, 2026, giving residents several days to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Those choosing to vote by mail must ensure their ballot is received by Tuesday, May 26, 2026 — Election Day — in order to be counted. Election officials encourage voters to plan ahead and take advantage of the early voting period to avoid potential lines and help ensure their vote is counted in these important runoff races.
The winners of those contests will then advance to the November 2026 General Election, where Texans will determine the next leaders for key federal and statewide offices.