General Election - November 3, 2026

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United States Senator



Ken Paxton
Ken Paxton    Republican
79.8% (16,515 votes) 12,832 votes ahead
Election Day: 4,742   |   Early: 11,454   |   Absentee: 319
James Talarico
James Talarico    Democratic
17.8% (3,683 votes)
Election Day: 822   |   Early: 2,731   |   Absentee: 130
Ted Brown
Ted Brown    Libertarian
2.4% (491 votes)
Election Day: 209   |   Early: 277   |   Absentee: 5

Total votes: 20,689 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,773   |   Early: 14,462   |   Absentee: 454

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

United States Representative, District 36



Brian Babin
Brian Babin    Republican
84.4% (17,478 votes) 14,238 votes ahead
Election Day: 5,125   |   Early: 12,013   |   Absentee: 340
Rhonda Hart
Rhonda Hart    Democratic
15.6% (3,240 votes)
Election Day: 664   |   Early: 2,462   |   Absentee: 114

Total votes: 20,718 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,789   |   Early: 14,475   |   Absentee: 454

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Governor



Greg Abbott
Greg Abbott    Republican
81.7% (16,954 votes) 13,437 votes ahead
Election Day: 4,931   |   Early: 11,685   |   Absentee: 338
Gina Hinojosa
Gina Hinojosa    Democratic
16.9% (3,517 votes)
Election Day: 750   |   Early: 2,653   |   Absentee: 114
Pat Dixon
Pat Dixon    Libertarian
1.4% (284 votes)
Election Day: 117   |   Early: 165   |   Absentee: 2

Total votes: 20,755 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,798   |   Early: 14,503   |   Absentee: 454

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Lieutenant Governor



Dan Patrick
Dan Patrick    Republican
82.0% (16,980 votes) 13,668 votes ahead
Election Day: 4,931   |   Early: 11,718   |   Absentee: 331
Vikki Goodwin
Vikki Goodwin    Democratic
16.0% (3,312 votes)
Election Day: 668   |   Early: 2,527   |   Absentee: 117
Anthony Cristo
Anthony Cristo    Libertarian
1.6% (322 votes)
Election Day: 130   |   Early: 190   |   Absentee: 2
Kevin McCormick
Kevin McCormick    Green
0.5% (104 votes)
Election Day: 51   |   Early: 52   |   Absentee: 1

Total votes: 20,718 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,780   |   Early: 14,487   |   Absentee: 451

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Attorney General



Mayes Middleton
Mayes Middleton    Republican
82.5% (17,079 votes) 13,800 votes ahead
Election Day: 4,958   |   Early: 11,789   |   Absentee: 332
Nathan Johnson
Nathan Johnson    Democratic
15.8% (3,279 votes)
Election Day: 659   |   Early: 2,501   |   Absentee: 119
Tom Oxford
Tom Oxford    Libertarian
1.7% (351 votes)
Election Day: 148   |   Early: 199   |   Absentee: 4

Total votes: 20,709 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,765   |   Early: 14,489   |   Absentee: 455

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Comptroller of Public Accounts



Don Huffines
Don Huffines    Republican
82.8% (17,088 votes) 13,833 votes ahead
Election Day: 4,966   |   Early: 11,792   |   Absentee: 330
Sarah Eckhardt
Sarah Eckhardt    Democratic
15.8% (3,255 votes)
Election Day: 650   |   Early: 2,488   |   Absentee: 117
V. Alonzo Echevarria-Garza
V. Alonzo Echevarria-Garza    Libertarian
1.2% (242 votes)
Election Day: 102   |   Early: 137   |   Absentee: 3
Shehla Faizi
Shehla Faizi    Green
0.3% (65 votes)
Election Day: 28   |   Early: 37   |   Absentee: 0

Total votes: 20,650 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,746   |   Early: 14,454   |   Absentee: 450

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Commissioner of the General Land Office



Dawn Buckingham
Dawn Buckingham    Republican
82.9% (17,093 votes) 13,904 votes ahead
Election Day: 4,957   |   Early: 11,807   |   Absentee: 329
Benjamin Flores
Benjamin Flores    Democratic
15.5% (3,189 votes)
Election Day: 642   |   Early: 2,429   |   Absentee: 118
Neill Snider
Neill Snider    Libertarian
1.6% (332 votes)
Election Day: 136   |   Early: 191   |   Absentee: 5

Total votes: 20,614 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,735   |   Early: 14,427   |   Absentee: 452

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Commissioner of Agriculture



Nate Sheets
Nate Sheets    Republican
82.5% (16,983 votes) 13,754 votes ahead
Election Day: 4,932   |   Early: 11,722   |   Absentee: 329
Clayton Tucker
Clayton Tucker    Democratic
15.7% (3,229 votes)
Election Day: 654   |   Early: 2,453   |   Absentee: 122
Austin R. Kelly
Austin R. Kelly    Libertarian
1.8% (372 votes)
Election Day: 146   |   Early: 224   |   Absentee: 2

Total votes: 20,584 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,732   |   Early: 14,399   |   Absentee: 453

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Railroad Commissioner



Bo French
Bo French    Republican
82.8% (17,076 votes) 13,847 votes ahead
Election Day: 4,982   |   Early: 11,762   |   Absentee: 332
Jon Rosenthal
Jon Rosenthal    Democratic
15.7% (3,229 votes)
Election Day: 631   |   Early: 2,478   |   Absentee: 120
Arthur Dibianca
Arthur Dibianca    Libertarian
1.5% (313 votes)
Election Day: 118   |   Early: 193   |   Absentee: 2

Total votes: 20,618 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,731   |   Early: 14,433   |   Absentee: 454

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Chief Justice, Supreme Court



Jimmy Blacklock
Jimmy Blacklock    Republican
83.9% (17,272 votes) 13,956 votes ahead
Election Day: 5,032   |   Early: 11,908   |   Absentee: 332
Maggie Ellis
Maggie Ellis    Democratic
16.1% (3,316 votes)
Election Day: 688   |   Early: 2,507   |   Absentee: 121

Total votes: 20,588 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,720   |   Early: 14,415   |   Absentee: 453

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2



James P. Sullivan
James P. Sullivan    Republican
84.1% (17,309 votes) 14,033 votes ahead
Election Day: 5,047   |   Early: 11,930   |   Absentee: 332
Chari Kelly
Chari Kelly    Democratic
15.9% (3,276 votes)
Election Day: 675   |   Early: 2,481   |   Absentee: 120

Total votes: 20,585 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,722   |   Early: 14,411   |   Absentee: 452

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7



Kyle Hawkins
Kyle Hawkins    Republican
83.7% (17,208 votes) 13,858 votes ahead
Election Day: 5,015   |   Early: 11,866   |   Absentee: 327
Kristen Hawkins
Kristen Hawkins    Democratic
16.3% (3,350 votes)
Election Day: 699   |   Early: 2,532   |   Absentee: 119

Total votes: 20,558 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,714   |   Early: 14,398   |   Absentee: 446

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Justice, Supreme Court, Place 8



Brett Busby
Brett Busby    Republican
84.3% (17,292 votes) 14,064 votes ahead
Election Day: 5,039   |   Early: 11,918   |   Absentee: 335
Gisela D. Triana
Gisela D. Triana    Democratic
15.7% (3,228 votes)
Election Day: 661   |   Early: 2,452   |   Absentee: 115

Total votes: 20,520 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,700   |   Early: 14,370   |   Absentee: 450

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3



Thomas Smith
Thomas Smith    Republican
83.5% (17,196 votes) 14,185 votes ahead
Election Day: 5,001   |   Early: 11,862   |   Absentee: 333
Okey Anyiam
Okey Anyiam    Democratic
14.6% (3,011 votes)
Election Day: 580   |   Early: 2,316   |   Absentee: 115
Mark Ash
Mark Ash    Libertarian
1.9% (397 votes)
Election Day: 142   |   Early: 250   |   Absentee: 5

Total votes: 20,604 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,723   |   Early: 14,428   |   Absentee: 453

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4



Kevin Patrick Yeary
Kevin Patrick Yeary    Republican
83.1% (17,321 votes) 13,800 votes ahead
Election Day: 5,055   |   Early: 11,938   |   Absentee: 328
Audra Riley
Audra Riley    Democratic
16.9% (3,521 votes)
Election Day: 920   |   Early: 2,480   |   Absentee: 121

Total votes: 20,842 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,975   |   Early: 14,418   |   Absentee: 449

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9



John Messinger
John Messinger    Republican
83.8% (17,246 votes) 13,918 votes ahead
Election Day: 5,021   |   Early: 11,895   |   Absentee: 330
Holly Taylor
Holly Taylor    Democratic
16.2% (3,328 votes)
Election Day: 697   |   Early: 2,511   |   Absentee: 120

Total votes: 20,574 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,718   |   Early: 14,406   |   Absentee: 450

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Member, State Board of Education, District 7



Julie Pickren
Julie Pickren    Republican
84.3% (18,145 votes) 14,755 votes ahead
Election Day: 5,028   |   Early: 12,782   |   Absentee: 335
Tiffany Perkinz
Tiffany Perkinz    Democratic
15.7% (3,390 votes)
Election Day: 695   |   Early: 2,580   |   Absentee: 115

Total votes: 21,535 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,723   |   Early: 15,362   |   Absentee: 450

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

State Senator, District 3



Trent Ashby
Trent Ashby    Republican
84.0% (17,295 votes) 13,997 votes ahead
Election Day: 5,057   |   Early: 11,904   |   Absentee: 334
Bobby Tillman
Bobby Tillman    Democratic
16.0% (3,298 votes)
Election Day: 682   |   Early: 2,498   |   Absentee: 118

Total votes: 20,593 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,739   |   Early: 14,402   |   Absentee: 452

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

State Representative, District 18



Janis Holt
Janis Holt    Republican
83.2% (17,042 votes) 13,601 votes ahead
Election Day: 4,996   |   Early: 11,714   |   Absentee: 332
Valorie Barton
Valorie Barton    Democratic
16.8% (3,441 votes)
Election Day: 717   |   Early: 2,606   |   Absentee: 118

Total votes: 20,483 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,713   |   Early: 14,320   |   Absentee: 450

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Chief Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District



Scott Brister
Scott Brister    Republican
84.2% (17,265 votes) 14,036 votes ahead
Election Day: 5,052   |   Early: 11,880   |   Absentee: 333
Jerry Zimmerer
Jerry Zimmerer    Democratic
15.8% (3,229 votes)
Election Day: 653   |   Early: 2,460   |   Absentee: 116

Total votes: 20,494 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,705   |   Early: 14,340   |   Absentee: 449

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District, Place 2



Scott K. Field
Scott K. Field    Republican
84.0% (17,241 votes) 13,965 votes ahead
Election Day: 5,035   |   Early: 11,877   |   Absentee: 329
Tom Baker
Tom Baker    Democratic
16.0% (3,276 votes)
Election Day: 665   |   Early: 2,490   |   Absentee: 121

Total votes: 20,517 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,700   |   Early: 14,367   |   Absentee: 450

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District, Place 3



April Farris
April Farris    Republican
84.3% (17,250 votes) 14,039 votes ahead
Election Day: 5,046   |   Early: 11,878   |   Absentee: 326
Marc M. Meyer
Marc M. Meyer    Democratic
15.7% (3,211 votes)
Election Day: 645   |   Early: 2,445   |   Absentee: 121

Total votes: 20,461 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,691   |   Early: 14,323   |   Absentee: 447

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Chief Justice, 9th Court of Appeals District



Scott Golemon
Scott Golemon    Republican
100.0% (18,015 votes)
Election Day: 5,204   |   Early: 12,451   |   Absentee: 360

Total votes: 18,015 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,204   |   Early: 12,451   |   Absentee: 360

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

County Judge



Wayne McDaniel
Wayne McDaniel    Republican
100.0% (17,982 votes)
Election Day: 5,193   |   Early: 12,423   |   Absentee: 366

Total votes: 17,982 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,193   |   Early: 12,423   |   Absentee: 366

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

District Clerk



Dana Hogg
Dana Hogg    Republican
100.0% (17,825 votes)
Election Day: 5,133   |   Early: 12,323   |   Absentee: 369

Total votes: 17,825 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,133   |   Early: 12,323   |   Absentee: 369

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

County Clerk



Connie Becton
Connie Becton    Republican
100.0% (17,938 votes)
Election Day: 5,179   |   Early: 12,392   |   Absentee: 367

Total votes: 17,938 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,179   |   Early: 12,392   |   Absentee: 367

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

County Treasurer



Angie Smith
Angie Smith    Republican
100.0% (17,854 votes)
Election Day: 5,162   |   Early: 12,325   |   Absentee: 367

Total votes: 17,854 - 19 of 19 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 5,162   |   Early: 12,325   |   Absentee: 367

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

County Commissioner, Precinct 2



Chris Kirkendall
Chris Kirkendall    Republican
100.0% (4,173 votes)
Election Day: 1,158   |   Early: 2,929   |   Absentee: 86

Total votes: 4,173 - 5 of 5 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 1,158   |   Early: 2,929   |   Absentee: 86

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 10:33 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

County Commissioner, Precinct 4



Ernie Koch
Ernie Koch    Republican
100.0% (4,974 votes)
Election Day: 1,161   |   Early: 3,702   |   Absentee: 111

Total votes: 4,974 - 3 of 3 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 1,161   |   Early: 3,702   |   Absentee: 111

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 10:59 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1



Robert Ward, Jr
Robert Ward, Jr    Republican
100.0% (1,520 votes)
Election Day: 266   |   Early: 1,219   |   Absentee: 35

Total votes: 1,520 - 2 of 2 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 266   |   Early: 1,219   |   Absentee: 35

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 10:27 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2



Charles Brewer
Charles Brewer    Republican
100.0% (2,729 votes)
Election Day: 687   |   Early: 1,985   |   Absentee: 57

Total votes: 2,729 - 2 of 2 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 687   |   Early: 1,985   |   Absentee: 57

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 10:31 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3



Rod Ousley
Rod Ousley    Republican
100.0% (4,272 votes)
Election Day: 1,295   |   Early: 2,886   |   Absentee: 91

Total votes: 4,272 - 5 of 5 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 1,295   |   Early: 2,886   |   Absentee: 91

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 10:33 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4



Mark Ames
Mark Ames    Republican
100.0% (2,597 votes)
Election Day: 849   |   Early: 1,710   |   Absentee: 38

Total votes: 2,597 - 3 of 3 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 849   |   Early: 1,710   |   Absentee: 38

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 10:56 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5



Melissa "Missy" Minton
Melissa "Missy" Minton    Republican
100.0% (5,936 votes)
Election Day: 1,494   |   Early: 4,310   |   Absentee: 132

Total votes: 5,936 - 4 of 4 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 1,494   |   Early: 4,310   |   Absentee: 132

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:01 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6



Cathie Brown
Cathie Brown    Republican
100.0% (1,013 votes)
Election Day: 625   |   Early: 371   |   Absentee: 17

Total votes: 1,013 - 3 of 3 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 625   |   Early: 371   |   Absentee: 17

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:05 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Kountze ISD District Trustee, Place 1



Christopher Jones
Christopher Jones
100.0% (1,597 votes)
Election Day: 468   |   Early: 1,096   |   Absentee: 33

Total votes: 1,597 - 4 of 4 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 468   |   Early: 1,096   |   Absentee: 33

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 10:33 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Kountze ISD District Trustee, Place 2



Mike Wade
Mike Wade
100.0% (1,575 votes)
Election Day: 464   |   Early: 1,078   |   Absentee: 33

Total votes: 1,575 - 4 of 4 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 464   |   Early: 1,078   |   Absentee: 33

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 10:33 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Kountze ISD District Trustee, Place 3



Brandon Laird
Brandon Laird
100.0% (1,551 votes)
Election Day: 464   |   Early: 1,058   |   Absentee: 29

Total votes: 1,551 - 4 of 4 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 464   |   Early: 1,058   |   Absentee: 29

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 10:33 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Kountze ISD District Trustee, Place 7



Gene Bumstead
Gene Bumstead
71.1% (1,256 votes) 745 votes ahead
Election Day: 352   |   Early: 880   |   Absentee: 24
Dallas Colton
Dallas Colton
28.9% (511 votes)
Election Day: 148   |   Early: 352   |   Absentee: 11

Total votes: 1,767 - 4 of 4 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 500   |   Early: 1,232   |   Absentee: 35

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 10:33 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

City of Kountze Proposition A



FOR
FOR
62.5% (330 votes) 132 votes ahead
Election Day: 83   |   Early: 240   |   Absentee: 7
AGAINST
AGAINST
37.5% (198 votes)
Election Day: 39   |   Early: 155   |   Absentee: 4

Total votes: 528 - 1 of 1 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 122   |   Early: 395   |   Absentee: 11

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 9:11 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner

Lumberton ISD Proposition A



AGAINST
AGAINST
53.3% (4,006 votes) 490 votes ahead
Election Day: 962   |   Early: 2,953   |   Absentee: 91
FOR
FOR
46.7% (3,516 votes)
Election Day: 844   |   Early: 2,554   |   Absentee: 118

Total votes: 7,522 - 5 of 5 precincts reporting (100%)

Election Day: 1,806   |   Early: 5,507   |   Absentee: 209

Last Updated: November 3, 2026 - 11:01 PM

Incumbent    Projected Winner