Fact-check: Real-time X posts and NPR's own results page confirm the GOP primary runoff between John Cornyn (41.9%) and Ken Paxton (40.7%) scheduled for May 26, consistent with the article. However, the Democratic race was called for James Talarico (52.5%) over Jasmine Crockett (46.2%) with 99% of votes reported, contradicting the claim of it being too close to call or ongoing.
GOP primary for Texas Senate seat set for runoff; Democratic race too close too call
The Republican primary for the Texas U.S. Senate seat has resulted in a runoff between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, scheduled for May. On the Democratic side, vote counting remains ongoing in a close race between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico. The outcomes will shape the general election contest for one of Texas's key Senate seats.