Who is running in the Texas 2026 March primaries? See the list

The filing deadline has passed and voting is set for the 2026 Republican and Democratic primaries for statewide and federal elections.
From U.S. Senator to County Commissioners, there are a wide range of offices that can impact you and the future of the state.
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Here is a look at the candidates in each election.
Who is running for U.S. Senator from Texas?
THE Republican the candidates are:
THE Democratic the candidates are:
Who is running for governor of Texas?
THE Republican the candidates are:
THE Democratic the candidates are:
Who is running for Lieutenant Governor of Texas?
THE Republican the candidates are:
THE Democratic the candidates are:
Who is running for Texas Attorney General?
THE Republican the candidates are:
THE Democratic the candidates are:
Who is running for Texas Railroad Commissioner?
THE Republican the candidates are:
THE Democratic the candidate is Jon Rosenthal.
Who is running for Texas Agriculture Commissioner?
THE Republican the candidates are:
THE Democratic the candidate is Clayton Tucker.
Who is running for Texas Land Commissioner?
THE Republican The incumbent candidate is Dawn Buckingham.
THE Democratic the candidates are Benjamin Flores and José Loya.
Who is running for comptroller in Texas?
THE Republican the candidates are:
THE Democratic the candidates are:
Mateo Rosiles is a reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and the USA TODAY Network in Texas. Do you have a tip for him? Send him an email: mrosiles@lubbockonline.com.
This article was originally published in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Candidates for the 2026 Texas Democratic and Republican primaries




