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
Erin Gamez
Democrat
Elected in a March 2022 special election, Erin Gamez became the first woman ever to represent House District 38 (Brownsville/Cameron County).
Laura Cisneros
Republican
Dr. Laura Cisneros previously ran as a Republican for the U.S. House in Congressional District 34 in 2022 and 2024 before entering the 2026 race for Texas House District 38.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3