Governor of Texas, first elected in 2014.
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Texas — Governor
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
The chief executive of Texas. The governor signs or vetoes bills passed by the Legislature, appoints members of state boards, can call special legislative sessions, and commands the Texas Military Forces. It is a 4-year term.
This race is on every Texas ballot.
Election Quick Facts
October 5, 2026Voter registration deadline
Oct 19–30, 2026Early voting
October 23, 2026Last day to apply for a mail ballot (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
Source: Texas Secretary of State
2026 Candidates
3 certified for the general election
Gina Hinojosa D
Democratic
Member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 49 since 2017.
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Pat Dixon L
Libertarian
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Candidate list from the Texas Secretary of State 2026 Ballot Certification. Write-in candidates are not shown.
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Where each candidate stands on the key issues facing Texas. A position appears only after we verify it from the candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with a link to the source.
| Issue | Greg Abbott R | Gina Hinojosa D | Pat Dixon L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy & Cost of Living | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Taxes | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Jobs, Wages & Workers | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Housing & Homelessness | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Health Care | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Abortion & Reproductive Policy | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Drugs, Fentanyl & Addiction | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| K–12 Education | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| College & Higher Education | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Crime & Public Safety | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Guns & Second Amendment | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Immigration & Border Security | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Government Ethics & Money in Politics | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Government Spending, Deficit & Debt | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Elections, Voting & Redistricting | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Civil Rights & Equal Treatment | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| LGBTQ+ Policy | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Energy & the Electric Grid | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Environment, Climate & Water | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| Military & Veterans | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| AI, Technology & Privacy | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |