It’s Election Day in Texas. Here are Star-Telegram primary endorsements | Opinion
Tuesday is Election Day in the 2026 Texas primaries.
Even if you don’t think of yourself as a member of the Republican or Democratic parties, consider this: Most elections these days are settled in the primaries. That’s because districts from the county to the federal levels are generally drawn to favor one party or the other. Also, Republicans dominate statewide races (although this year, it appears Democrats have more of a chance than usual).
You can find each of our Editorial Board’s endorsements below to help guide your decision. Happy voting!
REPUBLICANS
Federal
State
Tarrant County
Commissioners Court Precinct 2
DEMOCRATS
Federal
State
Tarrant County
Commissioners Court Precinct 2
BEHIND THE STORY
MOREHey, who is behind these endorsements?
Members of the Editorial Board, which serves as the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s institutional voice, decide candidates and positions to recommend to voters. The members of the board are: Cynthia M. Allen, columnist; Steve Coffman, editor and president; Bud Kennedy, columnist; and Ryan J. Rusak, opinion editor.
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How does the process work?
The Editorial Board interviews candidates, asking about positions on issues, experience and qualifications, and how they would approach holding the office for which they are running. Board members do additional research on candidates’ backgrounds and the issues at hand. After that, members discuss the candidates and generally aim to arrive at a consensus, though not necessarily unanimity. All members contribute observations and ideas, so the resulting editorials represent the board’s view, not a particular writer.
How do partisanship and ideology factor in?
We’re not tied to one party or the other, and our positions on issues range across the ideological spectrum. We tend to prefer candidates who align with our previously stated positions, but qualifications, temperament and experience are important, too.
This story was originally published February 27, 2026 at 4:51 AM.