2026 Texas candidates
The following candidates are running for office in the Texas May 26, 2026 election. You can click on any of the offices below to learn more about the candidates running.
You can also find a personalized list of candidates that will be on your ballot by clicking here.
Harris County Judge Runoff, Democratic Primary
2 candidates
Leads your county’s policy-making board.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Election Oversight
Harris County Department of Education Board Member Runoff, Republican Primary
2 candidates
Establishes policies and provides services to local alternative schools.
How this impacts you
School Curriculum
College & Career Readiness
Harris County Party Chair Runoff, Republican Primary
2 candidates
Ensures your party is represented in the primary elections.
How this impacts you
Election Oversight
Jobs & Opportunity
Harris Justice of the Peace Runoff, Justice Precinct 7, Democratic Primary
2 candidates
Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Policing
Hunt Justice of the Peace Runoff, Justice Precinct 1, Republican Primary
2 candidates
Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency
Policing
Kaufman County Court-At-Law Judge Runoff, Republican Primary
2 candidates
Handles civil and criminal cases from District Courts.
Rockwall County Court-At-Law Judge Runoff, Republican Primary
2 candidates
Handles civil and criminal cases from District Courts.
Tarrant County Commissioner Runoff, District 2, Democratic Primary
2 candidates
Member of your county governing board
Texas State Board of Education Member Runoff, District 7, Democratic Primary
2 candidates
Member of the board that governs the state's education system.
How this impacts you
Teachers
School Curriculum
Texas State Board of Education Member Runoff, District 5, Democratic Primary
2 candidates
Member of the board that governs the state's education system.
How this impacts you
Teachers
School Curriculum
