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A voting sign in Texas

Here are the 92 candidates running for statewide offices in 2026

By Hannah Norton

Texas voters will see 15 statewide races on the ballot in 2026, from a U.S. senator and top state officials to seven state judges.

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Ishmael Harris sits on his horse along Main Street in Bastrop and waves at the camera.
Ishmael Harris wins Bastrop mayoral seat with 62.87% of unofficial vote
The light brown, brick courthouse is in the background with election signs in the foreground.
Early voting for Bastrop mayor draws 8.5% turnout, election day June 7
Bastrop voters can cast their ballots at the Bastrop County Courthouse. (Courtesy Bastrop County Elections Office)
Early voting underway for Bastrop's next mayor
Ishmael Harris and Willie DeLaRosa will be on the ballot for mayor in the upcoming June 7 runoff election. (Community Impact staff)
Ishmael Harris, Willie DeLaRosa to face off in runoff for Bastrop Mayor
Voters in the city of Bastrop cast their ballots toward 13 potential charter amendment propositions in the Nov. 5 election. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)
June 7 runoff to determine Bastrop’s next mayor
Incumbent Chris Dillon received 51.02% of ballots in the race for Bastrop ISD Trustee Place 5, unofficial polling data shows. (Courtesy Chris Dillon)
Unofficial polling data shows Chris Dillon to remain Bastrop ISD Trustee, Place 5
Candidates ran for two city council seats in the May 3 election. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)
Unofficial polling data show Lowe, Kirkland win Places 1, 5 of Bastrop City Council