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2026 Midterms: Key Senate Races Heat Up in Four States

2/11/2026

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The 2026 midterms include Senate primaries in Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, and Ohio.
In Texas, Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads the Democratic primary, while Ken Paxton leads the GOP.
Polls show Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn favored in hypothetical matchups against Crockett and Talarico.
North Carolina will feature a race to replace Sen. Thom Tillis, and Illinois names Raja Krishnamoorthi.
Ohio's Senate race is lean Republican, with early voting starting soon.

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Story summary

The 2026 midterms include Senate primaries in Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, and Ohio.
In Texas, Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads the Democratic primary, while Ken Paxton leads the GOP.
Polls show Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn favored in hypothetical matchups against Crockett and Talarico.
North Carolina will feature a race to replace Sen. Thom Tillis, and Illinois names Raja Krishnamoorthi.
Ohio's Senate race is lean Republican, with early voting starting soon.