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Andrew Jewell ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Governor of Texas
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 3, 2026
General election
IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Blas Eugenio Padrino ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Chioma Okoro ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Daniel Behrman ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Deirdre Dickson-Gilbert ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Demetra Wysinger ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateExecutive Director
Edward Giles is a retired Army major running as an Independent for Governor of Texas in his first campaign. He emphasizes faith-based leadership and addressing issues facing real communities and working people.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Elliot Chavez ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewNonprofit director
Faizan Syed ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Democratic
Gina Hinojosa is a candidate for Governor of Texas. Gina Hinojosa supports education and healthcare.
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RepublicanAttorney
Greg Abbott is an attorney and Republican seeking election as Governor of Texas. He has served as Texas Attorney General and Governor, with a background in judicial service.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Jack Daniel Foster Jr. ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Jal Dennis ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Janis Richards ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidate
Jenn Mack Raphoon is an independent write-in candidate for Texas Governor in her first bid for office. She emphasizes restoring constitutional government, border security, and protecting family values.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Jeremy Rios ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidate
Jinghpaw Majoishingra is an independent candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Jorge Franco ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Justin Cunneen ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Larry Baggett ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewTeacher
Meagan Tehseldar ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateDefense contractor
Mike Miller, a defense contractor, running for the first time, supports border security and immigration and education.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewRetired
Nick Pappas ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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LibertarianFirst-time candidateEngineer
Pat Dixon, a Engineer, is running for office for the first time. Pat Dixon emphasizes it should be a job interview..
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Reform PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Patrick Wynne ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Raul Cortina ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Reginald Jennings II ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewWriter
Ricardo Turullols-Bonilla ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Sarah Bowman Cunningham ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Sean Sharp ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Star Locke ran for Governor of Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Primary
DemocraticFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur
Andrew White is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvocate
Angela Villescaz is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateChemical engineer
Arturo Espinosa, a chemical engineer, is running for Lieutenant Governor of Texas for the first time.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Bobby Cole is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Carlton Hart is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAuthor
Charles Crouch is a Republican candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticAttorney
Chris Bell is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election.
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RepublicanEducator
Evelyn Brooks is a Republican candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election.
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DemocraticAdvanced
Gina Hinojosa is a candidate for Governor of Texas. Gina Hinojosa supports education and healthcare.
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RepublicanAdvancedAttorney
Greg Abbott is an attorney and Republican seeking election as Governor of Texas. He has served as Texas Attorney General and Governor, with a background in judicial service.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Jose Navarro Balbuena is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateContractor
Kenneth Hyde is a Republican candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness owner
Mark Goloby is a Republican candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Nathaniel Welch is a Republican candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Patricia Abrego is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateSurgeon
Pete Chambers is a Republican candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateMechanical engineer
R.F. Achgill is a Republican candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateLaw enforcement
Ronnie Tullos is a Republican candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidatetrauma counselor
Stephen Samuelson is an Independent trauma counselor and Army Reserve veteran running for Lieutenant Governor of Texas. He emphasizes practical, transparent leadership focused on public safety, healthcare, education, and government accountability.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateCable news
Zach Vance is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Texas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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Convention
LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvancedEngineer
Pat Dixon, a Engineer, is running for office for the first time. Pat Dixon emphasizes it should be a job interview..
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