TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
Texas is divided into 38 areas called districts, each with about 800,000 people.
WHO’S RUNNING
Joaquin Castro
Democrat
Castro has an identical twin brother, Julian Castro, who was mayor of San Antonio, U.S. Housing Secretary, and a 2020 presidential candidate — people mix them up constantly.
Edgardo Baez
Republican
Baez served in the U.S. Army for 13 years, then became a critical care nurse, a lawyer, and finally earned a Ph.D. — one campaign, four careers.
Anthony Tristan
Independent
Anthony Tristan, a Corpus Christi-born financial consultant and small business owner, is running as an Independent after previously running in a 2024 Democratic congressional primary.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3