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
Shelley Tatum
Democrat
Taught in Texas public schools for 35 years, including 19 years in Lufkin ISD, before running for office.
Rocky Thigpen
Republican
Retired Texas Department of Public Safety trooper who patrolled every county in the district before retiring in 2018.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3