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
Julio Salinas
Democrat
Julio Salinas is a 26-year-old former legislative staffer and grandson of migrant farm workers running to represent the Rio Grande Valley.
Gary Groves
Republican
Gary Groves has lived in McAllen at the same address for over 42 years and holds a graduate degree in economics.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3