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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.

Texas will hold Republican and Democratic primary elections on March 3 to determine who will appear on the statewide ballot in November. Texas is one of 17 states with open primaries, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures , meaning registered voters can cast their ballots in either primary and do not need to register with a specific party.

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Referencing information from the secretary of state’s office , the Texas Democratic Party and the Texas Republican Party , Community Impact compiled lists of candidates running for each statewide office in 2026

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