2026 Texas Senate election ← 2024 November 3, 2026 2028 →
Texas Senate Map of the incumbents: Republican incumbent Democratic incumbent No election
Elections to theTexas Senate will be held concurrently to the2026 Texas House of Representatives elections on November 3, 2026.[ 1]
District 3 :Robert Nichols is retiring[ 2] District 4 :Brandon Creighton resigned early to serve as Chancellor of theTexas Tech University System [ 3] District 11 :Mayes Middleton is retiring to run forAttorney General [ 4] District 22 :Brian Birdwell is retiring[ 5] As of July 2025, one special election is scheduled to fill an unexpired term.
2025 District 9 special election [ edit ] Kelly Hancock resigned to become chief clerk of theTexas Comptroller 's office in June 2025. A special election is scheduled to be held on November 4th, 2025.[ 6]
2026 District 4 special election [ edit ] Brandon Creighton resigned to serve as Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System.[ 3] [ 8]
Summary of results by district [ edit ] † - Incumbent not seeking re-election
Incumbent RepublicanBryan Hughes has yet to announce re-election plans.[ 9]
Incumbent RepublicanBob Hall is running for re-election.[ 10]
Incumbent RepublicanRobert Nichols is retiring.[ 12]
Trent Ashby , state representative from the 9th district (2013-present)[ 13] Rhonda Ward, State Republican Executive Committee member[ 14] Incumbent will be determined by the May 2, 2026 special election.
Incumbent RepublicanCharles Schwertner is running for re-election.[ 15]
The incumbent will be determined in the November 4th, 2025 special election.
Incumbent RepublicanMayes Middleton is retiring to run forAttorney General .[ 4]
Incumbent DemocratBorris Miles has yet to announce re-election plans.
Incumbent RepublicanLois Kolkhorst has yet to announce re-election plans.
Incumbent DemocratRoland Gutierrez is running for re-election.
Incumbent DemocratJudith Zaffirini is running for re-election.
Incumbent RepublicanBrian Birdwell is retiring.[ 5]
David Cook , state representative from the 96th district (2021–present)[ 5] Jon Gimble, McLennan County District Clerk (2015-present) Incumbent RepublicanPete Flores is running for re-election
Incumbent DemocratJosé Menéndez is running for re-election.
Incumbent RepublicanCharles Perry is running for re-election.
Incumbent RepublicanKevin Sparks is running for re-election.
^ "Texas State Senate elections, 2026" .Ballotpedia . RetrievedMay 30, 2025 .^ Awtrey, Jeff (June 24, 2025)."Sen. Nichols announces he won't seek reelection; Ashby vying for position" .KLTV . RetrievedJune 24, 2025 . ^a b "Texas Tech University System Regents Name Senator Brandon Creighton as Sole Finalist for Chancellor" .Texas Tech University System . September 4, 2025. RetrievedJuly 5, 2025 .^a b Scherer, Jasper (May 15, 2025)."Sen. Mayes Middleton announces bid for Texas attorney general" .The Texas Tribune . RetrievedMay 30, 2025 . ^a b c Serrano, Alejandro (June 30, 2025)."GOP state Sen. Brian Birdwell says he won't seek reelection" .The Texas Tribune . RetrievedJune 30, 2025 . ^a b c Kumar, Atirikta (June 27, 2025)."Gov. Greg Abbott sets Nov. 4 special election for open state Senate seat" .The Texas Tribune . RetrievedJune 27, 2025 . ^ Royster, Rachel (July 8, 2025)."North Texas mayor joins race for Fort Worth-area state Senate District 9" .Fort Worth Star-Telegram . RetrievedJuly 8, 2025 . ^a b Serrano, Alejandro (October 16, 2025)."Abbott sets May special election for open Texas Senate seat" .The Texas Tribune . RetrievedOctober 22, 2025 . ^ Richardson, Michael (May 7, 2025)."Sen. Bryan Hughes to make decision on run for Texas Attorney General after legislative session ends" .KLTV . RetrievedJuly 5, 2025 . ^ "Hall announces re-election bid for State Senator" .Wills Point Chronicle . July 1, 2025. RetrievedJuly 5, 2025 .^ "Eddington For Texas | Texas Senate Candidates" .Jason For Texas Sena . RetrievedJuly 5, 2025 .^ "Senator Robert Nichols won't seek another term" .Palestineherald.com . June 24, 2025. RetrievedJune 25, 2025 .^ TrentAshby.com (June 24, 2025)."Ashby announces candidacy for Texas Senate" .The Lufkin Daily News . RetrievedJune 24, 2025 . ^ Reports, From Staff (June 3, 2025)."Rhonda Ward to run for Texas Senate" .The Daily Sentinel . RetrievedJuly 5, 2025 . ^ Item, Special to The (June 10, 2025)."Dr. Charles Schwertner Announces for Re-Election to Texas Senate District 5" .Itemonline.com . RetrievedJuly 5, 2025 . ^a b Scherer, Jasper (May 8, 2025)."State Rep. Dennis Paul announces bid for Texas Senate with backing from Dan Patrick" .The Texas Tribune . RetrievedMay 30, 2025 .
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