TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
Your State Representative is one of 150 people who write Texas law, and yours is elected to represent your area of Hays County.
WHO’S RUNNING
Oziel Ochoa Jr.
Democrat
Ochoa spent 17 years in Harlingen-area public schools as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal before becoming Director of Special Education for a local school district.
Janie Lopez
Republican
Lopez, first elected in 2022 and running for a third term, was endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott for her support of private school vouchers, which the legislature passed in 2025.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3