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
Ashley Thornton
Democrat
Ashley Bean Thornton is a Baylor University alum and former Baylor employee running for the Waco-area House seat.
Pat Curry
Republican
Pat Curry is the incumbent state representative for District 56, first winning a special election in late 2024 to succeed retiring Rep. Doc Anderson.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3