2026 Texas candidates
The following candidates ran for office in the Texas March 3, 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.
Texas State Supreme Court Justice, Democratic Primary
2 candidates
One of nine judges who serve on the highest civil court in Texas.
How this impacts you
Public Safety
Civil Rights
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judge, Democratic Primary
1 candidate
One of nine judges who serves on the highest appeals court for criminal matters in Texas.
Texas State Supreme Court Justice, Republican Primary
1 candidate
One of nine judges who serve on the highest civil court in Texas.
How this impacts you
Public Safety
Civil Rights
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judge, Republican Primary
2 candidates
One of nine judges who serves on the highest appeals court for criminal matters in Texas.
Texas Chief Justice, Supreme Court, Republican Primary
1 candidate
The leader of Texas’s highest civil court, administrating efficient justice.
How this impacts you
Public Health
Economic Growth
Public Safety
Texas Railroad Commissioner, Democratic Primary
1 candidate
One of three commissioners who oversee the oil and gas industry, coal and uranium mining, and clean drinking water.
How this impacts you
Environment
Public Health
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judge, Republican Primary
1 candidate
One of nine judges who serves on the highest appeals court for criminal matters in Texas.
Texas State Supreme Court Justice, Republican Primary
1 candidate
One of nine judges who serve on the highest civil court in Texas.
How this impacts you
Public Safety
Civil Rights
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Democratic Primary
3 candidates
Collects taxes and manages the state's money.
How this impacts you
Corruption
Economic Growth
Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, Republican Primary
2 candidates
Oversees farming, food safety, and rural development.
How this impacts you
Economic Growth
Consumer Protection
