Tonight’s Primary Results

The 2026 primary season kicks into gear tonight.

We’ll get our first real test of candidate strength, turnout, and just how restless each party’s base really is.

North Carolina: 

• Polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET.
• Candidates must receive at least 30% of the vote to avoid a runoff. The second-place finisher must formally request one. If triggered, a runoff will take place on May 12.

Texas:

• The first polls close at 8:00 p.m. ET in the Central time zone — covering about 97% of the state’s population. Polls close in the El Paso area (Mountain time zone) one hour later.
• If no candidate wins a majority, a runoff will be held on May 26.

Arkansas:

• Polls close at 8:30 p.m. ET.
• If no candidate earns a majority, a runoff will be held on March 31.

Leave your reactions in the comments as the results roll in.