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Meet The Candidates
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Important Dates & Information:
Primary Election: March 3, 2026
- Last day to register: February 2, 2026
- Early Voting: February 17 - February 27, 2026
- Mail Ballot App Deadline: February 20, 2026
Primary Run Off Election: May 26, 2026
General Election: November 3, 2026
Election / Voter Information:
First Time Voters / Register to Vote
Who Represents Me?: If you are registered to vote in Harris County, CLICK HERE to find out who represents you in all branches of government and to see which city council district you live in. On the website, scroll to Voter Registration Search and search by your name or address to see your representatives.
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2026 Meet the Candidates - Federal, State & County
This page, produced by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, includes candidate information for the upcoming elections for Federal, State, and County elections. The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is a politically neutral organization aimed at educating and informing, and does not endorse individual candidates. Advocacy is a core pillar of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and we aim to develop well informed, empowered advocates that contribute to the growth, prosperity, and sustainability of our region.
The Pasadena Chamber is proud to host a Candidate Forum for the upcoming TX Congressional District 9 primary election to provide our community with a unique opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to represent our region. All Democrat and Republican CD 9 candidates are invited to participate in this event to engage with constituents. Candidates running for any other elected position also have the option to sponsor this event for opportunity to network with business leaders and constituents in our region. CLICK HERE to learn more about this event.
**Names are listed to reflect Harris County ballot order per the Texas Secretary of State.
Incumbents are noted with an *
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US Senate
Republican Candidates:
- Wesley Hunt
- Virgil Bierschwale
- John Adefope
- John Cornyn*
- Anna Bender
- Sara Canady
- Gulrez Khan
- Ken Paxton
Democratic Candidates:
- James Talarico
- Jasmine Crockett
- Ahmad Hassan
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Lieutenant Governor
Republican Candidates:
- Perla Hopkins
- Esala Wueschner
- Timothy Mabry
- Dan Patrick*
Democratic Candidates:
- Marcos Velez
- Vikki Goodwin
- Courtney Head
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Comptroller
Republican Candidates:
- Kelly Hancock
- Christi Craddick
- Michael Berlanga
- Don Huffines
Democratic Candidates:
- Savant Moore
- Sarah Eckhardt
- Michael Lange
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Agricultural Commissioner
Republican Candidates:
- Nate Sheets
- Sid Miller*
Democratic Candidates:
- Clayton Tucker
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US Congress District 9
Republican Candidates:
- Jaimy Blanco
- Dwayne Stovall
- Steve Stockman
- Briscoe Cain
- Michael Curran
- Alexandra Mealer
- Dan Mims
- Terry Thain
- Crystal Sarmiento
Democratic Candidates:
- Terry Virts
- Marty Rocha
- Todd Ivey
- Leticia Gutierrez
- Earnest Clayton Jr.
- Peter Filler
- Roy Morales
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Senate District 11
Republican Candidates:
- Dennis Paul
Democratic Candidates:
- Shannon Dicely
- Cameron Rollwitz
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House District 129
Republican Candidates:
- Bob Mitchell
- Scott Bowen
Democratic Candidates:
- Albert Wittliff
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Harris County Judge
Democratic Candidates:
- Matt Salazar
- Letitia Plummer
- Annise Parker
Republican Candidates:
- George Harry Zoes
- Warren Howell
- Oscar Gonzales
- Marty Lancton
- Orlando Sanchez
- Aliza Dutt
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Justice of the Peace Pct 2 Place 2
Democratic Candidates:
- Dolores Lozano*
- Oscar Salazar
Republican Candidates:
- Jack Ezell
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Harris County District Clerk
Democratic Candidates:
- Angie Dozier
- Rozzy Shorter
- Donna Glover
- Desiree Broadnax
- Alex Maldonado
- Pernell Davis
- Darrell Jordan
- Carlis Lollie
Republican Candidates:
- Chris Daniel
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Texas Governor
Republican Candidates:
- Mark Goloby
- Charles Crouch
- Ronnie Tullos
- Doc Chambers
- Stephen Samuelson
- Nathaniel Welch
- Bob Achgill
- Greg Abbott*
- Kenneth Hyde
- Evelyn Brooks
- Arturo Espinosa
Democratic Candidates:
- Zach Vance
- Carlton Hart
- Patricia Abrego
- Chris Bell
- Andrew White
- Angela Villescaz
- Gina Hinojosa
- Jose Balbuena
- Bobby Cole
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Attorney General
Republican Candidates:
- Aaron Reitz
- Chip Roy
- Joan Huffman
- Mayes Middleton
Democratic Candidates:
- Tony Box
- Nathan Johnson
- Joe Jaworski
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Land Commissioner
Republican Candidates:
- Dawn Buckingham*
Democratic Candidates:
- Benjamin Flores
- Jose Loya
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Railroad Commissioner
Republican Candidates:
- Bo French
- Jim Wright*
- Katherine Culbert
- Jim Matlock
- Hawk Dunlap
Democratic Candidates:
- Jon Rosenthal
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US Congress District 29
Democratic Candidates:
- Sylvia Garcia*
- Robert Slater
- Jarvis Johnson
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US Congress District 36
Republican Candidates:
- Brian Babin*
- Jonathan Mitchell
Democratic Candidates:
- Rhonda Hart
- Doug Rogers
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House District 128
Republican Candidate:
- Tom Butler
Democratic Candidate:
- Desiree Klaus
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House District 144
Democratic Candidates:
- Mary Ann Perez*
- Emmanuel Guerrero
- Michael Montemayor
Republican Candidates:
- David Flores
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Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner
Democratic Candidates:
- Adrian Garcia*
Republican Candidates:
- Raquel Hernandez-Boujourne
- Richard Vega
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Justice of the Peace Pct 8 Place 2
Republican Candidates:
- Louie Ditta*
- Jack Morman
- Shannah Murphy
Democratic Candidates:
- Nicolas Juan
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Harris County Clerk
Democratic Candidates:
- Teneshia Hudspeth*
Republican Candidates:
- Lynda Sanchez
- Mike Wolfe
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2025 Pasadena Mayoral Forum
The Pasadena Chamber was proud to host the Pasadena Mayoral Forum and Meet the Candidate event in 2025 that garnered more than 4,000 unique online views, gathered more than 750 people, and provided valuable opportunities for business leaders, community stakeholders and voters. You may view the 2025 Mayoral Forum below:
¿Hablas español? Haga clic aquí para ver el Foro de la Alcaldía en español
You can watch the full video recording of the Mayoral Forum in the link above. To help make information easily accessible for voters who couldn’t attend and haven’t found time to watch the entire recording, here are the questions broken down for you to view based on what interests you. Each candidate’s profile page also includes their introduction and closing comments. Please click the links below to view their answers.Question 1 What are your top priorities for the first 100 days if elected?
Question 2 If a CEO of a business or family was considering relocating to Pasadena, what would be your 60 second pitch for Pasadena?
Question 3 How will you actively partner with the Pasadena Chamber to ensure business interests are represented when designing policy or ordinance changes?
Question 4 Will you commit to having an open application process for citizens and business leaders who are interested in serving in local government?
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Advocates for Pasadena Businesses and Citizens.