Live updates: Polls begin to close in Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas 2026 primary elections
The first polls in Texas closed at 8 p.m. ET, but a Dallas County judge ordered polling locations in the county's Democratic primary to stay open two hours longer.
Michael Whatley thanks Trumpduring victory speech
Former RNC chair Michael Whatley thanked Trump in his victory speech tonight for his “strong and unwavering support in this race.”
“His leadership has changed our country, and I am proud to stand with him in the fight to secure our border, to strengthen our economy and put America first,” Whatley, who got Trump's endorsement, said in a speech to supporters.
incumbent Sarah Huckabee Sanders wins the Republican primary for Arkansas governor,NBC News projects
2h ago / 9:03 PM EST
Incumbent Greg Abbott winsthe Republican primary for Texas governor, NBC News projects
Incumbent Tom Cotton winsthe Republican Senate primary in Arkansas, NBC News projects
GOP congressman's twin brother wins primary to replace him Trever Nehls, the identical twin brother of Republican Rep. Troy Nehls, won the Texas Houseprimary to replace him in the 22nd Congressional District, NBC News projected.
The victory makes Nehls the favorite to win the GOP-leaning seat this fall. He has visited Capitol Hill in recent months, turning heads among colleagues and reporters who thought they were seeing double.
His brother, Troy Nehls, is one of the most effusive Trump supporters on Capitol Hill, having recently worn a tie with Trump’s face on it to the State of the Union address. Trump endorsed Trever Nehls after his brother decided he would retire after this session.
2h ago / 8:35 PM EST
==Man arrested outside Paxton’s campaign headquarters
Dallas police arrested a man outside Paxton's campaign headquarters tonight after they got calls about a "suspicious individual" in the area, the police department said in a statement.==
Ken Paxton
The car was towed away after police removed ammunition from it in Dallas. Julio Cortez / AP
Police said the person entered a vehicle that did not display a proper license plate and left the area. Officers then arrested the suspect for traffic violations and found ammunition inside the vehicle, they said.
NBC News saw several Dallas police cars gathered right outside the campaign headquarters before they drove off. Shortly afterward, officers were seen towing a blue car from the scene.
Several eyewitnesses told NBC News they saw Dallas police officers speak to a man for several minutes before they cuffed him and removed him from the scene in a police car. Police said the suspect was taken to police headquarters for further investigation.
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