March 01, 2026 View a list of REALTOR®-supported candidates on your ballot at texasrealtorssupport.com.

The March 3 Texas primary elections delivered something rarely seen in a midterm cycle: record-setting turnout. Fueled by competitive, high-profile U.S. Senate races in both parties, more than 4 million Texans showed up at the polls.

Why Primary Elections Matter

In Texas, the March primary is often the election that truly determines who will hold office. Because many legislative and congressional districts are drawn with a strong partisan advantage, the primary frequently is more consequential than the general election in November. That means that the people who vote in primaries often decide who represents their community.

Yet even with record participation this year, nearly three-quarters of registered Texas voters stayed home. That matters.

The officials chosen in these elections write, sign, and interpret the laws that shape Texas—laws that directly affect property rights, housing policy, taxation, land use, and the broader real estate market. That’s why REALTOR® voter participation is so important.

RPAC & TREPAC by the Numbers

Results for REALTOR®-supported candidates included some exciting victories, a few tough losses, and several races headed to runoffs.

Across Texas, RPAC and TREPAC took direction from Texas REALTORS® members and supported 75 candidates with contested primaries. The results:

• 56 wins
• 6 runoffs
• 13 losses

Each category includes some of the strongest allies of Texas REALTORS®, underscoring just how competitive this cycle has been.

What Happens Next

The first round of voting is over, but the election cycle is far from finished. Texas will hold primary runoff elections May 26, where voters will decide several remaining nominations.

• If you voted in the Democratic or Republican primary, you may only vote in that same party’s runoff.
• If you did not vote in the March primary, you can vote in either party’s runoff in May.
• The deadline to register to vote for the runoff election is Monday, April 27.

Each party has at least one statewide race heading to a runoff, and there may also be local or legislative runoffs in your area.

Why REALTOR® Engagement Matters

Elections determine the policymakers who shape the environment in which REALTORS® and property owners operate. From property taxes to housing affordability, infrastructure to land-use policy, the decisions made in Austin and Washington directly affect the real estate industry and the ability of Texans to achieve the dream of homeownership.

That’s why REALTOR® engagement—especially in low-turnout primary elections and runoffs—can make a real difference.