The candidate lists are set for the 2026 Republican and Democratic primaries in Texas. See who's running for statewide offices.
AUSTIN – Political hopefuls from across Texas start their races for the 2026 election season in earnest on Monday, as the window for filing their candidacies for public office draws to a close. Up for grabs in the March primaries and November general election next year are 150 seats in the Texas House and 16 in the state Senate,
Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, announced that he will not run for House again and will instead run for the role of Tarrant County judge after redistricting.
Lawmakers are awaiting a Supreme Court decision on redrawn electoral maps.
The candidate filing deadline is Monday for the March 3 Republican and Democratic primaries. We're tracking the major candidates.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Texas Republican leaders, allowing the state to use new redistricting maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
Thanks to the Supreme Court's ruling, Republicans are expected to win five extra seats in the House of Representatives.
The opinion, handed down Thursday evening, may allow the GOP to pick up five more seats in the upcoming election, strengthening a small majority in the House.
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai on Tuesday said the county stands ready to support San Antonio city elections moving from May to November in odd-numbered years, if that's what the council chooses to do.