# Texans vote in most expensive Senate race in US history

Voters in Texas are casting ballots in a Senate contest that has become the costliest in US history, with spending driven by national groups and out-of-state donors. The race is a key test of whether Democrats can compete in a long Republican-held state and will help decide the balance of power in the Senate.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/3/texans-vote-in-most-expensive-senate-race-in-us-history?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:41:53 +0000