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
Claudia Ordaz
Democrat
Claudia Ordaz has represented El Paso's District 79 since 2020 and serves as Vice-Chair of the House Committee on International Relations and Economic Development.
Jesse Romero
Republican
Jesse Romero, 71, is an El Paso realtor and entrepreneur running as the Republican challenger in District 79.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3