Garcia, a former sheriff’s deputy, is running in one of the five districts Republicans redrew last year with the intention of flipping.

Early voting in Texas runs from October 19 through October 30, 2026, ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, November 3. Austin-area voters can cast ballots in the Senate race, local contests and ballot measures, with polling locations across surrounding counties. In Hays County, the main early voting location is the Hays County Elections Office in San Marcos. Other options include Kyle City Hall and Wimberley Community Center. Williamson County locations include Spicewood Springs Library in Austin and Georgetown City Hall. Hours vary by county and date. On Sunday, October 25, Hays and Williamson counties have voting from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., while Bastrop County has voting from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bastrop locations include the County Courthouse Annex. Acceptable photo identification includes a Texas driver's license, Texas passport alternatives such as a United States passport, and a Texas handgun license. Voters unable to present listed identification may complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and provide an alternative, including a utility bill.

As Texas attorney general, Paxton has advanced anti-abortion policy in his home state and prevailed where others have failed. Allies who’ve witnessed his victories see an opening to keep moving their

One preaches love and reconciliation. The other champions confrontation and unyielding conservatism. Both invoke Christianity as they battle for a US Senate seat in Texas that could help determine control of Congress.

Democrats eye multiple paths to flip the Senate majority as six toss-up races across Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Ohio and Texas shape Election Day.

The "No Kings" protest movement is holding demonstrations across several North Texas cities on Saturday, all focused on early voting and encouraging participation in November's midterm elections.