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Texas Primary Runoff Election

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · Texas

How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

By Mail
Monday, April 27, 20263 weeks
In Person
Monday, April 27, 20263 weeks

Voting

Early Voting Starts
Monday, May 18, 20261 month
Early Voting Ends
Friday, May 22, 20261 month
Mail Ballot Due
Tuesday, May 26, 20261 month

Contests

75 races on the ballot

Local

Williamson County Commissioners Court Precinct 2

Williamson County Commissioner-Constable-Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

2 Candidates

Jeff MayesRepublican Party
David McDonaldRepublican Party
Local

El Paso County Justice of the Peace Precinct 6 Place 1

El Paso County Justice of the Peace Court and Constable Precinct 6

2 Candidates

Ruben LujanDemocratic Party
Dora AguirreDemocratic Party
State

Texas House of Representatives District 40

Texas House of Representatives District 40

2 Candidates

Celeste Cabrera-HuffRepublican Party
Nehemias GomezRepublican Party
Local

Bexar County District Clerk

Bexar

2 Candidates

Gloria MartinezDemocratic Party
Christine CastilloDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 7

2 Candidates

Tina Blum CohenRepublican Party
Alexander HaleRepublican Party
Local

Fort Bend County Judge

Fort Bend

2 Candidates

Rachelle CarterDemocratic Party
Dexter McCoyDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 5

2 Candidates

Chelsey HockettDemocratic Party
Ruth TorresDemocratic Party
State

Texas State Senate District 19

Texas State Senate District 19

2 Candidates

Marcus CardenasRepublican Party
Robert Marks, JrRepublican Party
State

Texas First District Court of Appeals Place 3

Texas Appellate Court District 1

2 Candidates

Todd FrankfortRepublican Party
Zachary GibsonRepublican Party
Local

Fort Bend County District Clerk

Fort Bend

2 Candidates

Beverley McGrew WalkerDemocratic Party
Muzaffar VohraDemocratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 16

2 Candidates

Manuel BarrazaRepublican Party
Adam BaumanRepublican Party
Local

Fort Bend County Clerk

Fort Bend

2 Candidates

Maria T. JacksonDemocratic Party
Sonya JonesDemocratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 18

2 Candidates

Al GreenDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Christian MenefeeDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
State

Attorney General of Texas

Texas

2 Candidates

Mayes MiddletonRepublican Party
Chip RoyRepublican Party
State

Texas House of Representatives District 49

Texas House of Representatives District 49

2 Candidates

Montserrat GaribayDemocratic Party
Kathie TovoDemocratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 37

2 Candidates

Ge'Nell GaryRepublican Party
Lauren PeñaRepublican Party
State

Texas Railroad Commission

Texas

2 Candidates

James WrightRepublican Party
Bo FrenchRepublican Party
State

Texas House of Representatives District 41

Texas House of Representatives District 41

2 Candidates

Victor HaddadDemocratic Party
Julio SalinasDemocratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 17

2 Candidates

Jamilah FloresDemocratic Party
Casey ShepardDemocratic Party
State

Texas House of Representatives District 37

Texas House of Representatives District 37

2 Candidates

Esmeralda Cantu-CastleDemocratic Party
Oziel Ochoa Jr.Democratic Party
State

Texas House of Representatives District 97

Texas House of Representatives District 97

2 Candidates

Beth Llewellyn McLaughlinDemocratic Party
Diane SymonsDemocratic Party
State

Texas State Board of Education District 7

Texas State Board of Education District 7

2 Candidates

Debra AmbroiseDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Tiffany PerkinzDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 30

2 Candidates

Sholdon DanielsRepublican Party
Everett JacksonRepublican Party
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 33

2 Candidates

Julie JohnsonDemocratic Party
Colin AllredDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
State

Supreme Court Justice

Texas

2 Candidates

Alison FoxRepublican Party
Thomas SmithRepublican Party
Local

Webb County Judge

Webb

2 Candidates

Carlos BenavidesDemocratic Party
Jerry GarzaDemocratic Party
Local

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Precinct 4

Fort Bend County Precinct 4

2 Candidates

Ken MathewsRepublican Party
Adam SchoofRepublican Party
Local

El Paso County Justice of the Peace Precinct 6 Place 2

El Paso County Justice of the Peace Court and Constable Precinct 6

2 Candidates

Enedina SernaDemocratic Party
Rosalie DominguezDemocratic Party
Local

Bexar County Court at Law No. 10

Bexar County Court at Law, Texas

2 Candidates

Cesar GarciaDemocratic Party
Shannon SalmónDemocratic Party
Local

Texas 194th District Court

Texas District 194

2 Candidates

Kim CooksDemocratic Party
Peggy HoffmanDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 1

2 Candidates

Dax AlexanderDemocratic Party
Yolanda PrinceDemocratic Party
Local

Fort Bend County Treasurer

Fort Bend

2 Candidates

Jeffrey BoneyDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Sara KhanDemocratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 9

2 Candidates

Briscoe CainRepublican Party
Alex MealerRepublican Party
Local

Dallas County Clerk

Dallas

2 Candidates

Ann Marie CruzDemocratic Party
Damarcus OffordDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
State

Texas House of Representatives District 100

Texas House of Representatives District 100

2 Candidates

Venton JonesDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Amanda RichardsonDemocratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 33

2 Candidates

Patrick GillespieRepublican Party
John SimsRepublican Party
Local

Denton County Commissioners Court District 4

Denton County Commission District 4

2 Candidates

Valerie RoehrsRepublican Party
David WylieRepublican Party
Local

Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 7, At-Large

Harris

2 Candidates

Beverly BarrettRepublican Party
Denise DickRepublican Party
State

Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeals Place 7

Texas Appellate Court District 14

2 Candidates

Michael Adams-HurtaDemocratic Party
William DemondDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
Local

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Precinct 4

Fort Bend County Precinct 4

2 Candidates

April JonesDemocratic Party
Brittanye MorrisDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Local

Tarrant County Commissioners Court Precinct 2

Tarrant County Commission Precinct 2

2 Candidates

Amanda ArizolaDemocratic Party
Jared WilliamsDemocratic Party· 4 endorsements
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 24

2 Candidates

Kevin BurgeDemocratic Party
TJ WareDemocratic Party
Local

El Paso County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5

El Paso County Justice of the Peace Court and Constable Precinct 5

2 Candidates

Lucilla NajeraDemocratic Party
Dora Oaxaca RiveraDemocratic Party
Local

Harris County District Clerk

Harris

2 Candidates

Jose MaldonadoDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
Darrell William JordanDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
State

Texas House of Representatives District 41

Texas House of Representatives District 41

2 Candidates

Gary GrovesRepublican Party
Sergio SanchezRepublican Party
Local

Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 4

Travis County Commission District 4

2 Candidates

Susanna Ledesma WoodyDemocratic Party· 6 endorsements
George Morales IIIDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
Local

Collin County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

Collin County Justice of the Peace Court and Constable Precinct 4

2 Candidates

Randy FarrarRepublican Party
Stephen KallasRepublican Party· 1 endorsement
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 32

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jace YarbroughRepublican Party
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 35

2 Candidates

Maureen GalindoDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Johnny GarciaDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
Local

El Paso County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

El Paso County Justice of the Peace Court and Constable Precinct 2

2 Candidates

Brian HaggertyDemocratic Party
Christie SaizDemocratic Party
State

Texas House of Representatives District 131

Texas House of Representatives District 131

2 Candidates

Lawrence Allen Jr.Democratic Party
Staci ChildsDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
Local

Texas 209th District Court

Harris

2 Candidates

Brian WarrenDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Ysidra KylesDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
Local

El Paso County Court at Law No. 2

El Paso County Court at Law, Texas

2 Candidates

Frances MaldonadoDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Christina MontesDemocratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 35

2 Candidates

Carlos De La CruzRepublican Party
John LujanRepublican Party
State

Texas State Board of Education District 5

Texas State Board of Education District 5

2 Candidates

Stephanie BazanDemocratic Party
Allison BushDemocratic Party
Local

Denton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

Denton County Justice of the Peace and Constable Precinct 2

2 Candidates

Chelsie AdamsRepublican Party
Chris PochylaRepublican Party
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 23

Candidate (Uncontested)

Brandon HerreraRepublican Party· 1 endorsement
Local

Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 5

Dallas

2 Candidates

Mareen AlexanderDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
Lakesha SmithDemocratic Party
State

Texas House of Representatives District 149

Texas House of Representatives District 149

2 Candidates

Hubert VoDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Darlene BreauxDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
State

Texas House of Representatives District 125

Texas House of Representatives District 125

2 Candidates

Michelle Barrientes VelaDemocratic Party
Adrian ReynaDemocratic Party
Local

El Paso County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

El Paso County Justice of the Peace Court and Constable Precinct 1

2 Candidates

Denise ButterworthDemocratic Party
Octavio DominguezDemocratic Party
Local

Bexar County Clerk

Bexar

2 Candidates

Lucy Adame-ClarkDemocratic Party
Cynthia CastroDemocratic Party
Local

Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 2

Nueces County Commission District 2

2 Candidates

Joe GonzalezDemocratic Party
Isabel Noyola-MartinDemocratic Party
State

Attorney General of Texas

Texas

2 Candidates

Joe JaworskiDemocratic Party· 4 endorsements
Nathan JohnsonDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
Local

Harris County Judge

Harris

2 Candidates

Warren HowellRepublican Party· 1 endorsement
Orlando SanchezRepublican Party
Local

Harris County Judge

Harris

2 Candidates

Annise ParkerDemocratic Party· 4 endorsements
Letitia PlummerDemocratic Party· 4 endorsements
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 38

2 Candidates

Jon BonckRepublican Party
Shelly deZevallosRepublican Party
Local

Bexar County District Attorney

Bexar

2 Candidates

Luz Elena ChapaDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
Jane DavisDemocratic Party
State

Texas House of Representatives District 126

Texas House of Representatives District 126

2 Candidates

Kelly PetersonRepublican Party
Stan StanartRepublican Party
Local

Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7 Place 2

Harris County Justice of the Peace and Constable Precinct 7

2 Candidates

Sharon M. BurneyDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
Melanie MilesDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 14

2 Candidates

Thurman Bill BartieDemocratic Party
Richard DavisDemocratic Party
State

Lieutenant Governor

Texas

2 Candidates

Vikki GoodwinDemocratic Party· 8 endorsements
Marcos VelezDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
Federal

US Senator

Texas

2 Candidates

John CornynRepublican Party
Ken PaxtonRepublican Party
Local

Texas 168th District Court

Texas District 168

2 Candidates

Bernardo CruzDemocratic Party
Enrique HolguinDemocratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Texas District 19

2 Candidates

Abraham EnriquezRepublican Party
Tom SellRepublican Party

Voter FAQ

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.
Can I register to vote online?
Texas does not offer online voter registration.You can use the Texas voter registration application tool to fill out a Texas state voter registration form, but you cannot submit it online. You must print, sign, and mail the application to your local election official.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
Contact or visit your local election office to complete the voter registration process.Learn more by visiting the Texas Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office.
How do I see what's on my ballot?
View official ballot information on the Texas Secretary of State website, if available.
How do I contact my state election office?
Secretary of StatePO BOX 12060, Austin, TX 78711-2060Telephone: (512) 463-5650
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Texas. Acceptable forms include: Texas driver's license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas election ID certificate Texas personal ID card Texas handgun license US military ID with photograph US citizenship certificate with photograph (doesn't need to be current) US passport (book or card)Forms must be current or expired less than four years. For voters aged 70 or older, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise valid.Voters without ID:If you don't have ID and cannot obtain one due to a reasonable impediment, you'll need to sign a sworn statement that there is a reason why you don't have any of the accepted IDs, and present one of the following: certified birth certificate that confirms your birth and establishes your identity, including a foreign birth document if it is admissible in a court of law valid voter registration certificate current utility bill, government check, bank statement or paycheck, or government document with your name and an address If you meet these requirements and are eligible to vote, you may vote in the election.If you don't have ID and do not have a reasonable impediment to obtaining one or did not bring ID to the polling place, you may cast a provisional ballot. In order to have the provisional ballot counted, you will be required to visit the voter registrar's office within six (6) calendar days of the date of the election to either present one of the forms of photo ID or submit a temporary affidavit, or, if applicable, qualify for the disability exemption, in the presence of the county voter registrar while attesting to the fact that you do not have any of the required photo IDs.
How do I vote in person?
Where can I vote on Election Day?You can look up where to vote on Texas's site. Can I vote early?Yes, early voting is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well. Learn more about voting early in Texas. Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Texas’s site to find where to vote early. What do I need to bring?You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Texas. Acceptable forms include: Texas driver's license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas election ID certificate Texas personal ID card Texas handgun license US military ID with photograph US citizenship certificate with photograph (doesn't need to be current) US passport (book or card)Forms must be current or expired less than four years. For voters aged 70 or older, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise valid.Voters without ID:If you don't have ID and cannot obtain one due to a reasonable impediment, you'll need to sign a sworn statement that there is a reason why you don't have any of the accepted IDs, and present one of the following: certified birth certificate that confirms your birth and establishes your identity, including a foreign birth document if it is admissible in a court of law valid voter registration certificate current utility bill, government check, bank statement or paycheck, or government document with your name and an address If you meet these requirements and are eligible to vote, you may vote in the election.If you don't have ID and do not have a reasonable impediment to obtaining one or did not bring ID to the polling place, you may cast a provisional ballot. In order to have the provisional ballot counted, you will be required to visit the voter registrar's office within six (6) calendar days of the date of the election to either present one of the forms of photo ID or submit a temporary affidavit, or, if applicable, qualify for the disability exemption, in the presence of the county voter registrar while attesting to the fact that you do not have any of the required photo IDs.
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find the contact information for your local registration office or your local election office.
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