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
Jeff Chavez
Democrat
Chavez worked as an East Texas news reporter before becoming a public school teacher for three years.
Cody Harris
Republican
Harris, R-Palestine, has represented District 8 since 2019 and chaired the Local & Consent Calendars Committee.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3