Texas participates in the regular Class II U.S. Senate election cycle associated with 2026. Its House races are separate district contests, and the state also has other offices on the November ballot. Source: Senate Class II list.
For an individual voter, the county's sample ballot is the practical guide to applicable contests.
Start with the November election page
The Texas Secretary of State's general-election page links to candidate listings, ballot certification, write-in information, and a sample ballot. Source: Texas current election information.
The same page also contains information about specific special elections. Read each heading carefully: “Senate District 22” refers to a state legislative district, not a second statewide U.S. Senate seat.
Verify boundaries before comparing elections
A congressional district label is not enough to prove that its electorate is unchanged. Check the map applicable to the 2026 contest.
Texas provides a general-election district chart, which helps connect the election to the relevant geographic divisions. Source: 2026 Texas district chart.
For historical analysis, explain whether older votes have been compared using compatible boundaries.
Which candidates are actually on the ballot?
Distinguish filed applications from accepted ballot status. A candidate filing page can include rejected applications. A primary contender may not be a general-election nominee.
Use the current certified ballot material and sample ballot. Campaign websites help establish proposals, but they do not replace the official record of ballot access.
Reading the Senate and House races
For the U.S. Senate contest, use statewide evidence. For a House race, use the appropriate district.
A statewide margin cannot be assigned to every congressional district. Likewise, campaign fundraising signals resources rather than the number of votes a candidate will receive.
On election night, label official counts, media projections, and later certification separately. If the map or candidate status is unclear, resolve that issue before drawing a national chamber-control conclusion.
Related reading: special Senate elections, competitive House districts, and candidate finance.