Dawn Buckingham R
Republican
Current Texas Land Commissioner.
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Texas — Commissioner of the General Land Office
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
Manages state-owned lands and mineral rights, including land whose revenue supports public schools, and oversees coastal protection and the Alamo. 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 electionBF
Benjamin Flores D
Democratic
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Neill Snider L
Libertarian
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Candidate list from the Texas Secretary of State 2026 Ballot Certification. Write-in candidates are not shown.
Compare the Candidates
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 | Dawn Buckingham R | Benjamin Flores D | Neill Snider L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Homelessness | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |
| K–12 Education | 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 |
| Military & Veterans | Research in progress | Research in progress | Research in progress |