Political hopefuls from across Texas start their races for the 2026 election season in earnest on Monday, as the window for filing their candidacies

Texas, announced that he will not run for House again and will instead run for the role of Tarrant County judge after redistricting.

Lawmakers are trying to plan for the 2026 midterms while waiting on the U.S. Supreme Court decision on redrawn electoral maps.

For Tarrant voters, March’s ballot includes the county judge race as well as two county commissioners; multiple seats in the Texas House; two Texas Senate positions; the Republican and Democratic parties’ county chairs; county and district clerks; justices of the peace and various judges.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Texas Republican leaders, allowing the state to use new redistricting maps for the 2026 midterm elections.

WilCo GOP leaders propose returning to precinct-based voting on Election Day, citing ballot privacy issues. Democrats say the change could lead to voter confusion.

Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai on Tuesday said the county stands ready to support San Antonio city elections moving from May to November in odd-numbered years, if that's what the council chooses to do.

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Texas State Representative Caroline Fairly announced that she is seeking reelection for House District 87. According to campaign officials, Fairly has earned the endorsement of President Donald J. Trump, Governor Greg Abbott, and Senator Ted Cruz.