These are the general-election candidates on Texas's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Texas 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Governor of Texas
Greg Abbott RepublicanIncumbent
Gina Hinojosa Democratic
Pat Dixon Libertarian
U.S. Senate
James Talarico Democratic
Ken Paxton Jr. Republican
Ted Brown Jr. Libertarian
Jade Simmons Independent
Lieutenant Governor
Dan Patrick RepublicanIncumbent
Vikki Goodwin Democratic
Kevin McCormick Green
Anthony Cristo Libertarian
Attorney General
Nathan Johnson Democratic
Mayes Middleton Republican
Tom Oxford Libertarian
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Sarah Eckhardt Democratic
Don Huffines Republican
Shehla Faizi Green
V. Echavarria-Garza Libertarian
Commissioner of Agriculture
Clayton Tucker Democratic
Nate Sheets Republican
Austin Kelly Libertarian
Commissioner of General Land Office
Dawn Buckingham RepublicanIncumbent
Ben Flores Democratic
Neill Snider Libertarian
Railroad Commissioner 3
Jon Rosenthal Democratic
Bo French Republican
Arthur DiBianca Libertarian
U.S. House, District 1
Nathaniel Moran RepublicanIncumbent
Yolanda Prince Democratic
U.S. House, District 2
Shaun Finnie Democratic
Steve Toth Republican
U.S. House, District 3
Keith Self RepublicanIncumbent
Evan Hunt Democratic
U.S. House, District 4
Pat Fallon RepublicanIncumbent
Jason Pearce Democratic
U.S. House, District 5
Lance Gooden RepublicanIncumbent
Chelsey Hockett Democratic
U.S. House, District 6
Jake Ellzey Sr. RepublicanIncumbent
Danny Minton Democratic
U.S. House, District 7
Lizzie Fletcher DemocraticIncumbent
Alexander Hale Republican
Espoir Ngabo Green
U.S. House, District 8
Laura Jones Democratic
Jessica Steinmann Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 9
Letty Gutierrez Democratic
Alex Mealer Republican
U.S. House, District 10
Caitlin Rourk Democratic
Chris Gober Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 11
August Pfluger II RepublicanIncumbent
Claire Reynolds Democratic
U.S. House, District 12
Craig Goldman RepublicanIncumbent
Heli Rodriguez Prilliman Democratic
U.S. House, District 13
Ronny Jackson RepublicanIncumbent
Mark Nair Democratic
U.S. House, District 14
Randy Weber RepublicanIncumbent
Thurman Bartie Democratic
U.S. House, District 15
Monica De La Cruz-Hernandez RepublicanIncumbent
Bobby Pulido Democratic
U.S. House, District 16
Veronica Escobar DemocraticIncumbent
Adam Bauman Republican
U.S. House, District 17
Pete Sessions RepublicanIncumbent
Casey Shepard Democratic
U.S. House, District 18
Christian Menefee DemocraticIncumbent
Ronald Whitfield Republican
U.S. House, District 18
Amanda Edwards Democratic
U.S. House, District 19
Kyle Rable Democratic
Tom Sell Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 20
Joaquin Castro DemocraticIncumbent
Edgardo Báez Republican
U.S. House, District 21
Kristin Hook Democratic
Tex Teixeira Republican
Dan McQueen Independent
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 22
Marquette Greene-Scott Democratic
Trever Nehls Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 23
Katy Stout Democratic
Brandon Herrera Republican
Ben Mendoza Independent
U.S. House, District 24
Beth Van Duyne RepublicanIncumbent
Kevin Burge Democratic
U.S. House, District 25
Roger Williams RepublicanIncumbent
Dione Sims Democratic
U.S. House, District 26
Brandon Gill RepublicanIncumbent
Steven Shook Democratic
Phil Gray Libertarian
U.S. House, District 27
Michael Cloud RepublicanIncumbent
Tanya Lloyd Democratic
U.S. House, District 28
Henry Cuellar DemocraticIncumbent
Tano Tijerina Republican
Marlón Durán Green
U.S. House, District 29
Sylvia Garcia DemocraticIncumbent
Martha Fierro Republican
U.S. House, District 30
Frederick Haynes III Democratic
Everett Jackson Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 31
John Carter RepublicanIncumbent
Justin Early Democratic
Greg Stoker Green
U.S. House, District 32
Dan Barrios Jr. Democratic
Jace Yarbrough Republican
U.S. House, District 33
Colin Allred Democratic
Patrick Gillespie Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 34
Vicente González DemocraticIncumbent
Eric Flores Republican
Eddie Espinoza Green
Chris Royal Libertarian
U.S. House, District 35
Greg Casar DemocraticIncumbent
Johnny Garcia Democratic
Carlos De La Cruz Jr. Republican
U.S. House, District 36
Brian Babin RepublicanIncumbent
Rhonda Hart Democratic
U.S. House, District 37
Greg Casar Democratic
Lauren Peña Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 38
Melissa McDonough Democratic
Jon Bonck Republican
Alex McMenemy Green
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
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Also on the Texas ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Texas voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in Texas
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Texas are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST (MST in parts of the state). Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in Texas in 2026?
Governor: Greg Abbott (Republican), Gina Hinojosa (Democratic), Pat Dixon (Libertarian). U.S. Senate: James Talarico (Democratic), Ken Paxton Jr. (Republican), Ted Brown Jr. (Libertarian), Jade Simmons (Independent). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Texas on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in Texas are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST (MST in parts of the state).
When is the Texas election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: Texas 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.