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
Kathryn Hartmann
Democrat
Kathryn Hartmann started out teaching high school physics in Bandera, then went back to school and became a doctor of physical therapy who treats kids.
Wesley Virdell
Republican
Wes Virdell spent seven years in the Air Force, then came home to run his own trucking business before becoming Texas's top gun-rights advocate and, eventually, a state lawmaker.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3