Supreme Court allows Texas GOP map for 2026 elections
Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map with Republican advantage for 2026 midterms despite racial bias claims.
The filing deadline has passed and the ballot is set for the 2026 Republican and Democratic primaries for statewide and federal office up for election.
From U.S. Senator to County Commissioners, there is a wide range of offices set to impact you and the future of the state.
Here’s a look at who’s running for each of the elections.
Who’s running for U.S. senator in Texas?
The Republican candidates are:
- John Cornyn (Incumbent)
- John Adefope
- Anna Bender
- Virgil John Beirschwale
- Sara Canady
- Wesley Hunt
- Gulrez “Gus” Kahn
- Ken Paxton
The Democratic candidates are:
- Jasmine Crockett
- Ahmad Hassan
- James Talarico
Who’s running for governor in Texas?
The Republican candidates are:
- Greg Abbott (Incumbent)
- R.F. Achigill
- Evelyn Brooks
- Pete “Doc” Chambers
- Charles Crouch
- Arturo Espinosa
- Mark Goloby
- Kenneth Hyde
- Stephen Samuelson
- Ronnie Tullos
- Nathaniel Welch
The Democratic candidates are:
- Patricia Abrego
- Chris Bell
- Bobby Cole
- Gina Hinojosa
- Jose Balbuena
- Angela Villescaz
- Andrew White
Who’s running for lieutenant governor in Texas?
The Republican candidates are:
- Dan Patrick (Incumbent)
- Perla Hopkins
- Timothy Marby
- Esala Wuechner
The Democratic candidates are:
- Vikki Goodwin
- Courtney Head
- Marcos Velez
Who’s running for attorney general in Texas?
The Republican candidates are:
- Joan Huffman
- Mayes Middleton
- Aaron Reitz
- Chip Roy
The Democratic candidates are:
- Anthony Box
- Joe Jaworski
- Nathan Johnson
Who’s running for railroad commissioner in Texas?
The Republican candidates are:
- Jim Wright (Incumbent)
- Katherine Culbert
- Hawk Dunlap
- Bo French
- Jams Matlock
The Democratic candidate is Jon Rosenthal.
Who’s running for agricultural commissioner in Texas?
The Republican candidates are:
- Sid Miller (Incumbent)
- Nate Sheets
The Democratic candidate is Clayton Tucker.
Who’s running for land commissioner in Texas?
The Republican candidate is incumbent Dawn Buckingham.
The Democratic candidates are Benjamin Flores and Jose Loya.
Who’s running for comptroller in Texas?
The Republican candidates are:
- Michael Berlanga
- Christi Craddick
- Kelly Hancock
- Don Huffines
The Democratic candidates are:
- Michael Lange
- Sarah Eckhardt
Mateo Rosiles is a reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and USA TODAY Network in Texas. Got a news tip for him? Email him: mrosiles@lubbockonline.com.
