TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
Texas is divided into 38 areas called districts, each with about 800,000 people.
WHO’S RUNNING
Colin Allred
Democrat
Before he ever ran for office, Colin Allred spent four seasons tackling people in the NFL as a linebacker for the Tennessee Titans.
Patrick Gillespie
Republican
Patrick Gillespie once served as vice president of a local Machinists and Aerospace Workers union local while working in aerospace and airline supply chains.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3