Texas votes today. Axios Austin has the local coverage you need.

Hi Austin neighbors,

🗳 1 big thing: All eyes are on Texas today as the most expensive U.S. Senate primary in history heads to a runoff.

Why it matters: The Cornyn-Paxton runoff has gone national — with President Trump backing a challenger to a sitting Republican senator he views as disloyal. What happens today will shape the midterms, the future of the GOP, and Trump's political standing.

👀 What we're watching: What this means for Austin.

• Axios Austin is cutting through the national noise to bring you the local angle on every race — what's happening, why it matters, and how the outcomes shape your community.
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Catch up quick: It's not just the Senate nomination on the line:

• ⚖️ Both parties headed to runoffs for Texas attorney general — a race with its own national spotlight
• 🏛 Over a dozen House nominations, including the 18th, 33rd, and 35th districts, are on the line.
• 🗺 How last year's redistricting could reshape Texas politics for the long haul.

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