See what is on the ballot in 2026 midterm election in South Texas

Early voting for the 2026 midterm election begins Oct. 19 and continues through Oct. 30. The last day to register for early voting was Oct. 5. Election Day is on Nov. 3. Here's your guide to what and who is on the ballot for this year's midterm election for Aransas, Kleberg, Nueces and San Patricio

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Early voting for the 2026 midterm election begins Oct. 19 and continues through Oct. 30.

The last day to register for early voting was Oct. 5. Election Day is on Nov. 3.

Here's your guide to what and who is on the ballot for this year's midterm election for Aransas, Kleberg, Nueces and San Patricio counties.

See early voting locations in those counties here.

What propositions are on the ballot?

Nueces County

City of Corpus Christi
- Proposition A — Continuation of Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District:
  - Whether the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District should be continued for 10 years and the crime control and prevention district sales tax should be continued for 10 years.
- Proposition B — City of Corpus Christi Charter amendment regarding industrial water drought surcharge and curtailment:
  - Shall Article IX for the City Charter be amended to terminate and prohibit programs that exempt large industrial water users from drought surcharges or curtailment requirements during declared drought stages, and require large industrial water users to pay drought surcharges at rates set by the City Council in the March 2025 Drought Contingency Plan?
- West Oso Independent School District
  - Proposition A:
    - Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $1.2169 in West Oso Independent School District for the current year, a rate that will result in an increase of 8.95% in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the district for the current year as compared to the preceding year, which is an additional $2,039,356. This is a tax increase.
- Nueces County Emergency Services District No. 1:
  - Proposition A:
    - The adoption of a local sales and use tax in Nueces County Emergency Services District No. 1 at a rate not to exceed 2% in any location in the district. This is a tax increase.

Matt Stevens displays his voting sticker outside of Hamlin Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Feb. 17, 2026.

San Patricio County

City of Portland
- Gregory-Portland Independent School District
  - Proposition A:
    - Authorizing the board of trustees of Gregory-Portland Independent School District to purchase attendance credit from the state with local tax revenues.
City of Skidmore
- Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District
  - Proposition A:
    - Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $1.1509 in Skidmore-Tynan ISD for the current year, a rate that will result in an increase of 8.98% tax revenue under the adopted rate as compared to maintenance and operations tax revenue for the district for the current year as compared to the preceding year, which is an additional $214,445.43. This is a tax increase.
City of Taft
- Proposition A:
  - A sales and use tax is adopted within the city at the rate of 1.25%. This is a tax increase.

Who's on the ballot?

State

U.S. Senator:
- Ken Paxton (Republican Party)
- James Talarico (Democratic Party)
- Ted Brown (Libertarian Party)
Governor:
- Greg Abbott (Republican Party)
- Gina Hinojosa (Democratic Party)
- Pat Dixon (Libertarian Party)
Lieutenant Governor:
- Dan Patrick (Republican Party)
- Vikki Goodwin (Democratic Party)
- Anthony Cristo (Libertarian Party)
- Kevin McCormick (Green Party)
Attorney General:
- Mayes Middleton (Republican Party)
- Nathan Johnson (Democratic Party)
- Tom Oxford (Libertarian Party)
Comptroller of Public Accounts:
- Don Huffines (Republican Party)
- Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic Party)
- V. Alonzo Echavarria-Garza (Libertarian Party)
- Shehla Faizi (Green Party)
Commissioner of the General Land Office:
- Dawn Buckingham (Republican Party)
- Benjamin Flores (Democratic Party)
- Neill Snider (Libertarian Party)
Commissioner of Agriculture:
- Nate Sheets (Republican Party)
- Clayton Tucker (Democratic Party)
- Austin R. Kelly (Libertarian Party)
Railroad Commissioner:
- Bo French (Republican Party)
- Jon Rosenthal (Democratic Party)
- Arthur Dibianca (Libertarian Party)
Chief Justice, Supreme Court:
- Jimmy Blacklock (Republican Party)
- Maggie Ellis (Democratic Party)
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2 Unexpired Term:
- James P. Sullivan (Republican Party)
- Chari Kelly (Democratic Party)
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7:
- Kyle Hawkins (Republican Party)
- Kristen Hawkins (Democratic Party)
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 8:
- Brett Busby (Republican Party)
- Gisela D. Triana (Democratic Party)
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3:
- Thomas Smith (Republican Party)
- Okey Anyiam (Democratic Party)
- Mark Ash (Libertarian Party)
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4:
- Kevin Patrick Yeary (Republican Party)
- Audra Riley (Democratic Party)
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9:
- John Messinger (Republican Party)
- Holly Taylor (Democratic Party)
Member, State Board of Education, District 2:
- Victoria Hinojosa (Republican Party)
- Thomas Ray Garcia (Democratic Party)
Chief Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District:
- Scott Brister (Republican Party)
- Jerry Zimmerer (Democratic Party)
Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District, Place 2:
- Scott K. Field (Republican Party)
- Tom Baker (Democratic Party)
Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District, Place 3:
- April Farris (Republican Party)
- Marc M. Meyer (Democratic Party)
Justice, 13th Court of Appeals District, Place 6:
- Clarissa Silva (Republican Party)
- John Ball (Democratic Party)

Nueces County

U.S. Representative, District 27:
- Michael Cloud (Republican Party)
- Tanya Lloyd (Democratic Party)
U.S. Representative, District 34:
- Eric Flores (Republican Party)
- Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic Party)
- Chris Royal (Libertarian Party)
- Eddie Espinoza (Green Party)
State Representative, District 32:
- Todd Hunter (Republican Party)
- Gabriel "Gabe" Lozano Marroquin (Democratic Party)
State Representative, District 34:
- Denise Villalobos (Republican Party)
- Stephanie Guerrero Saenz (Democratic Party)
District Judge, 94th Judicial District:
- Chris Dorsey (Republican Party)
- Celina Leon (Democratic Party)
District Judge, 105th Judicial District:
- Jack W. Pulcher (Republican Party)
District Judge, 117th Judicial District:
- Susan Barclay (Republican Party)
District Judge, 148th Judicial District:
- David Klein (Republican Party)
- Carlos Valdez (Democratic Party)
District Judge, 319th Judicial District:
- David Stith (Republican Party)
County Judge:
- Connie Scott (Republican Party)
- Aidee Hernandez (Democratic Party)
Judge, County Court at Law No. 1:
- Todd Robinson (Republican Party)
- Joseph Barrientos (Democratic Party)
Judge, County Court at Law No. 2:
- Jerry Batek (Republican Party)
- Lisa Gonzales (Democratic Party)
Judge, County Court at Law No. 3:
- Neely Balko (Republican Party)
- Deeanne Svoboda Galvan (Democratic Party)
Judge, County Court at Law No. 4:
- Mark H. Woerner (Republican Party)
Judge, County Court at Law No. 5:
- Tim McCoy (Republican Party)
District Clerk:
- Anne Lorentzen (Republican Party)
- Maria Carolina "Kina" Ventura (Democratic Party)
County Clerk:
- Kara Sands (Republican Party)
- Leanna Gutierrez Gonzales (Democratic Party)
County Commissioner, Precinct 2:
- Ed Bennett (Republican Party)
- Isabel Noyola-Martin (Democratic Party)
County Commissioner, Precinct 4:
- Brent Chesney (Republican Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 3:
- Rogelio "Roy" Reschman III (Republican Party)
- Lucy Rubio (Democratic Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2:
- Thelma L. Rodriguez (Republican Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3:
- Larry Lawrence (Republican Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4:
- Duncan Neblett Jr. (Republican Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2:
- Hermilo "Milo" Peña Jr. (Republican Party)
- Jesse Rojas III (Democratic Party)
Nueces Central Apprasial District
- Board of Directors, Place 1:
  - James Magill
- Board of Directors, Place 2:
  - Mark Lawing Sr.
- Board of Directors, Place 3:
  - Shan Butt
  - Corbett "Butch" Pool
  - Jo Ann Beltran
Del Mar College
- Regent, At-Large:
  - Nick Adame
  - Carol Scott
  - Coretta Graham
- Regent, District 4
  - Laurie Turner
City of Banquete
- Banquete Independent School District
  - Board of Trustees, At-Large:
    - Carla Ramirez
    - Adrian Peña
    - Anya "Nikki" Cantu
    - Omar Ramirez
City of Corpus Christi
- Mayor:
  - Kaylynn Paxson
  - David Ainsworth Sr.
  - Paulette M. Guajrado
  - Gil Hernandez
  - Chelise Hyatt
  - John Calkusic
  - Dave Heasley
- Council Member, At-Large:
  - Anthem Powers
  - Merida Nardone Mendoza
  - Scott F. Corliss
  - Sammy Gonzales
  - Zoraida Basaldu
  - Michael Miller
  - Joshua Fraedrick
  - Willie Morales Jr.
  - Mark Scott
  - Nancy Vera
  - Julian Jacob Hernandez
  - Carolyn Vaughn
  - Richard Shelton
  - Dan McQueen
  - Alex Johnston
- Council Member, District 1:
  - John Garcia
  - Tracy McCall
  - Billy Lerma
  - John M. Cudd
  - Vidal "Cowboy" Conde
- Council Member, District 2:
  - Selena Guerra
  - Jen Allende
  - Isabel Araiza
  - Laura Flores Commons
- Council Member, District 3:
  - Jessica Villarreal
  - Robert Rocha
  - Eric Cantu
- Council Member, District 4:
  - Joshua Anderson
  - Kristina Nelson
  - Stacie Garrecht
  - Dan Herrington
- Council Member, District 5:
  - Joseph Borkouski
  - Kusumakar Sooda
  - David Peña
  - John Hanazlik
  - Merida Gonzalez Forrest
- Calallen Independent School District
  - Board of Trustees, Place 1:
    - Caleb Wright
    - Heather Luckenbach
  - Board of Trustees, Place 2:
    - Lori Jo Walker
    - Ryan A. Grant
  - Board of Trustees, Place 5:
    - Kayla Otahal
  - Board of Trustees, Place 6:
    - Shannon Schrank
    - Michael Hatch
- Corpus Christi Independent School District
  - Board of Trustees, District 1:
    - Eric Villarreal
    - John Daniel Eguia
  - Board of Trustees, District 3:
    - Duke Canchola
    - Marty Bell
  - Board of Trustees, District 4:
    - Samuel Aundrá Fryer
    - Dolly Gonzales Trolley
- London Independent School District
  - Board of Trustees, At-Large:
    - Blake Chapman
    - Scott Fraizer
    - Jessica Gutierrez
    - Cara Fines
    - Maggie Freeborn
- Tuloso-Midway Independent School District
  - Board of Trustees, Position 2:
    - Paul Arriaga
  - Board of Trustees, Position 5:
    - Jose "Flo" Flores
    - Leo Gonzalez
  - Board of Trustees, Position 6:
    - Ben Benavides
    - Paul B. Mostella
  - Board of Trustees, Position 7:
    - Kimberly Boone
    - John Samaniego
City of Driscoll
- Driscoll Independent School District
  - Board of Trustees, Place 7:
    - Cynthia Lopez
City of Robstown
- Robstown Independent School District
  - School Trustee, Place 5:
    - Erik Gallegos
    - Larry Cantu Jr.
  - School Trustee, Place 6:
    - Lori Ann Florez-Garza
  - School Trustee, Place 7:
    - Mario Mesa Jr.
    - Nicole Flores

A vehicle heads into the parking lot of the Natural Resources Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Election Day on March 3, 2026.

Aransas County

U.S. Representative, District 15:
- Monica De La Cruz (Republican Party)
- Bobby Pulido (Democratic Party)
U.S. Representative, District 27:
- Michael Cloud (Republican Party)
- Tanya Lloyd (Democratic Party)
State Senator, District 18
- Lois W. Kolhorst (Republican Party)
- Erica Gillum (Democratic Party)
State Representative, District 32:
- Todd Hunter (Republican Party)
- Gabriel "Gabe" Lozano Marroquin (Democratic Party)
District Judge, 36th Judicial District:
- Starr Bauer (Republican Party)
District Judge, 156th Judicial District:
- Boyd Bauer (Republican Party)
County Judge:
- Ray A. Garza (Republican Party)
Judge, County Court at Law:
- Kevin M. Lambert (Republican Party)
District Clerk:
- Zach Westlake (Republican Party)
County Clerk:
- Misty Kimbrough (Republican Party)
County Treasurer:
- Jamie Murphy (Republican Party)
County Surveyor:
- Jerald "Jerry" Brundrett (Republican Party)
County Commissioner, Precinct 2:
- Scott R. Mapes (Republican Party)
County Commissioner, Precinct 4:
- Bob Dupnik (Republican Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1:
- Diane Dupnik (Republican Party)
- James Balleza (Democratic Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2:
- Diana Rinche-McGinnis (Republican Party)
Aransas County Navigation District
- ACND Commissioner for Precinct 2:
  - Martin Diaz De Leon
  - Gerilyn Hibbeler

Kleberg County

State Representative, District 43:
- J.M. Lozano (Republican Party)
- Jeffrey T. Jackson (Democratic Party)
District Judge, 105th Judicial District:
- Jack W. Pulcher (Republican Party)
County Judge:
- Rudy Madrid (Republican Party)
- Ruben Canales (Democratic Party)
Judge, County Court at Law:
- J. Dean Craig (Republican Party)
- Jaime E. Carrillo (Democratic Party)
District Clerk:
- Jennifer L. Whittington (Republican Party)
County Clerk:
- Salvador "Sonny" Barrera III (Republican Party)
County Treasurer:
- Oscar Fuentes (Republican Party)
- Priscilla Alaniz Cantu (Democratic Party)
County Commissioner, Precinct No. 2:
- Charles Schultz (Republican Party)
- Velma Veliz (Democratic Party)
County Commissioner, Precinct No. 4:
- Marcus Salinas (Democratic Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1:
- Ventura "Sonny" Gonzalez III (Republican Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2:
- Brandon Wayne Barrera (Republican Party)
- Albert Muñoz (Democratic Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 3:
- Chris Lee (Republican Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 4:
- Ofelia "Ofie" Gutierrez (Democratic Party)
Constable, Precinct No. 1, Unexpired Term:
- Tamera Meyers-Rodriguez (Republican Party)
- Alex M. Mata (Democratic Party)
Constable, Precinct No. 4, Unexpired Term:
- Gilberto San Miguel Jr. (Democratic Party)
Ricardo Independent School District:
- Trustee, Position 1, Expired Term:
  - Carol Cannon
- Trustee, Position 2, Expired Term:
  - Angela Bull
- Trustee, Position 3, Expired Term:
  - Dinorah Couvillon
  - Mario Mendietta
Riviera Independent School District:
- School Board Trustees:
  - Patricia M. Stroman
  - Rodney Malin
  - Mike Valenzuela
  - Tracy Hubert Beadle
  - Evelyn La Rosa

San Patricio County

U.S. Representative, District 15:
- Monica De La Cruz (Republican Party)
- Bobby Pulido (Democratic Party)
State Representative, District 43:
- J.M. Lozano (Republican Party)
- Jeffrey T. Jackson (Democratic Party)
District Judge, 36th Judicial District:
- Starr Bauer (Republican Party)
District Judge, 156th Judicial District:
- Boyd Bauer (Republican Party)
County Judge:
- David R. Krebs (Republican Party)
Judge, County Court at Law No. 1:
- Elizabeth Welborn (Republican Party)
District Clerk:
- Heather B. Marks (Republican Party)
County Clerk:
- Colette Walls (Republican Party)
- Gracie Alaniz-Gonzales (Democratic Party)
County Treasurer:
- April Garcia (Republican Party)
County Surveyor:
- Julius Petrus (Republican Party)
County Commissioner, Precinct No. 2:
- Tom Yardley (Republican Party)
- Julie Clark (Democratic Party)
County Commissioner, Precinct No. 4:
- Howard J. Gillespie (Republican Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1:
- Leslie Deases (Republican Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2:
- Daniel "Danny" Garza (Democratic Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 4:
- Karen Diaz (Republican Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 5:
- Elvira B. Chavez (Republican Party)
- Nere Villarreal (Democratic Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 6:
- Susan Price (Republican Party)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 8:
- Leslie Pullin (Republican Party)
- Terry Gonzales (Democratic Party)
City of Skidmore
- Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District Trustee:
  - Joerey Gonzales
  - William Carriger
  - Traci Younts
  - Wesley Thoms
  - Luke Hardin
  - Rene Gutierrez
  - Juan Moron
  - Steven Cox
  - Dora Gonzales-Henkhaus
  - Kyler Wilson
  - Abel Calderon
City of Taft
- Alderman Ward 1:
  - Adam Babcock
- Alderman Ward 2:
  - Ray Reyes
  - Alonzo Molina Jr.