Election officials say interest in high-profile races could lead to stronger turnout than in previous runoff elections.
SAN ANTONIO — Voters across Texas are heading to the polls Tuesday for primary runoff elections that will help determine several key races ahead of November’s general election.
Election officials are encouraging voters to review their ballots before arriving at polling locations. According to Bexar County Elections Administrator Michele Carew, printed sample ballots will not be available at Bexar County polling sites.
Carew said counties are not required by law to provide sample ballots and noted that Texas election law requires them to be printed on yellow paper, which has become increasingly difficult to obtain.
Several closely watched races are on the ballot.
On the Republican side, the statewide runoff for the U.S. Senate nomination features incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The winner will advance to face Democrat James Talarico in November. Former President Donald Trump recently endorsed Paxton in the race.
Locally, Democratic voters are deciding the party’s nominee for Bexar County district attorney. Veteran prosecutor Jane Davis is facing former Fourth Court of Appeals Justice Luz Elena Chapa. The winner will move on to face Republican nominee Ashley Foster in the fall election.
Election officials say interest in those high-profile contests could lead to stronger turnout than in previous runoff elections.
Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m. Tuesday. Officials said all polling locations used during the primary election are open, with the exception of Lanier High School.