TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
There are only 31 State Senators for all of Texas, and every bill has to get past them.
WHO’S RUNNING
Erica Gillum
Democrat
Erica Gillum made history as the first Black woman to serve as Mayor of Hempstead, Texas.
Lois Kolkhorst
Republican
Lois Kolkhorst runs a family petroleum business in Brenham and used to captain the Texas Christian University women's golf team.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3