Collin County voters turned out in large numbers for the March 3 primary elections, casting ballots in several high-profile contests for Congress, the Texas Legislature and county offices. The results help shape the political landscape ahead of the November general election. According to unofficial figures from the Collin County Elections Office, 199,606 ballots were cast in the primary, representing about 26% of the county’s 760,111 registered voters. The turnout marks a significant increase from the 2024 primary, when 137,685 voters participated.

Republicans accounted for 103,850 ballots, while 95,756 ballots were cast in the Democratic primary. Democratic turnout rose sharply compared with 2024, when the party recorded just 36,060 votes countywide. Election results remain unofficial until the county completes its canvass and certification process in the coming weeks.

TX-03 Congressional Race

The Republican primary for Texas’ 3rd Congressional District again featured incumbent U.S. Rep. Keith Self, who faced challenger Mark Newgent. Collin County voters gave Self a decisive advantage, with 48,161 votes compared with Newgent’s 10,853. A total of 59,014 Republican ballots were cast in the race within Collin County. On the Democratic side, Evan Hunt, who ran unopposed, received 43,282 votes in the county. His total was significantly higher than the 16,299 votes recorded by the Democratic candidate in the 2024 primary.

Texas’ 3rd Congressional District includes Collin, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Hunt, Morris and Titus counties, meaning additional votes from outside Collin County will contribute to the final districtwide totals.

Texas House Races

Several Texas House districts covering portions of Collin County also appeared on the ballot. In House District 61, Republican incumbent Keresa Richardson received 12,466 votes, defeating challenger Frederick Frazier, who received 6,144 votes. On the Democratic ballot, Brittany Black received 8,764 votes, ahead of Jackie Bescherer, who received 6,863, setting up a Richardson-Black matchup in November if results are certified.

In House District 67, Republican incumbent Jeff Leach led challenger Matt Thorsen with 11,955 votes to 6,646. Democratic voters selected Jordan Wheatley, who received 8,793 votes, ahead of Emeka Eluka with 6,522 votes, placing Leach and Wheatley on the general election ballot.

In House District 70, George Flint led the Republican primary with 6,403 votes, followed by Michael Hewitt with 2,519 and Jack Ryan Gallagher with 2,346. In House District 89, Republican incumbent Candy Noble led her primary race with 10,508 votes, ahead of Jeff Forrester with 8,053 and Freddie America with 1,361.

Collin County Judge Race

One of the most closely watched local contests was the Republican primary for Collin County judge. Incumbent Chris Hill received 67,155 votes, defeating challenger Rick Grady, who received 18,601 votes. The race drew 85,756 ballots.

The county judge serves as the presiding officer of the Collin County Commissioners Court, overseeing county budgets, infrastructure planning and administrative operations.

Statewide Contests

Collin County voters also participated in several statewide races.

In the Republican U.S. Senate primary, Ken Paxton received 41,955 votes, narrowly ahead of John Cornyn, who received 41,031 votes, while Wesley Hunt received 13,396 votes. The statewide contest is expected to move to a runoff between Paxton and Cornyn.

In the Democratic Senate primary, James Talarico received 54,073 votes in Collin County, ahead of Jasmine Crockett, who received 40,437 votes. In the Democratic primary for governor, Gina Hinojosa received 56,332 votes in Collin County, the highest total among candidates. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott secured his party’s nomination, setting up a Hinojosa-Abbott contest in November.

Looking Ahead

With the primaries concluded, candidates who secured their party nominations will now focus on the November general election, where voters will decide key congressional, legislative and county offices.

Collin County election officials are expected to finalize and certify the results in the coming weeks.