# 2026 Texas general election

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-texas-general-election
> Updated: 2026-10-21T19:43:43.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Texas voters are preparing for the general election on November 3, 2026. The election cycle includes various deadlines for voter registration, early voting, and mail-in ballots.

Key contests involve local, congressional, and judicial races. In Texas House District 65, Republican incumbent Mitch Little is seeking a second term against Democrat Detrick DeBurr. Congressional races are also notable, including Joaquin Castro’s bid for an eighth term in the 20th District and Mark Teixeira’s challenge to Kristin Hook in the 21st District, following Chip Roy’s decision not to seek reelection. Additionally, a mid-cycle redistricting process in San Antonio has reduced the city’s congressional delegation from five members to four.

On the judicial level, voters will elect members to the Texas Supreme Court and a new statewide appellate court. In San Angelo, Governor Greg Abbott has been campaigning against Democrat Gina Hinojosa, focusing on issues such as job creation, affordability, border security, and taxation.

## Claims

- The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Redistricting reduced San Antonio’s congressional delegation from five members to four. (single source)
- 43% of Bexar County residents live within newly drawn congressional districts. (single source)
- Joaquin Castro is seeking an eighth term in Congress. (single source)
- Chip Roy declined to run for reelection to his congressional seat. (single source)
- Governor Greg Abbott claims 2.6 million new jobs were created under his leadership. (single source)
- Republicans have controlled every Texas Supreme Court seat for more than three decades. (single source)
- Democrats have swept every district court judgeship in Bexar County since 2018. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Texas voters prepare for November 3 elections

Texas approaches the November 3, 2026, elections, featuring redistricted congressional races in San Antonio, statewide judicial contests, and high-profile campaigning by Governor Greg Abbott.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/texas-voters-prepare-for-november-3-elections

### 2026-10-12: Texas 2026 elections: Key dates and District 65 rematch

Texas voters head to the polls on November 3, 2026. In House District 65, Republican Mitch Little faces Democrat Detrick DeBurr in a rematch.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/texas-2026-elections-key-dates-and-district-65-rematch

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