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Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas Primaries Set for Tuesday

3/5/2026

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Primaries in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas will occur on Tuesday, with results expected late that night.
Texas polls close at 7 p.m. local time, but results may be delayed due to different ballot counting methods.
A runoff is possible in Texas if no candidate wins a majority, especially in the Republican Senate primary.
North Carolina's polls close at 8:30 p.m., with a potential second primary on May 12 if no candidate exceeds 30 percent.
Arkansas also requires a majority to win, with a runoff scheduled for March 31 if needed.

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Story summary

Primaries in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas will occur on Tuesday, with results expected late that night.
Texas polls close at 7 p.m. local time, but results may be delayed due to different ballot counting methods.
A runoff is possible in Texas if no candidate wins a majority, especially in the Republican Senate primary.
North Carolina's polls close at 8:30 p.m., with a potential second primary on May 12 if no candidate exceeds 30 percent.
Arkansas also requires a majority to win, with a runoff scheduled for March 31 if needed.