2026 Candidate Guide & Endorsements
Updated May 29, 2026. Republican nominees for the November 3, 2026 general election, organized by office level. All races listed are eligible for Precinct 125 voters. Incumbents are labeled.
Republican Nominees — November 3 General Election
These candidates won their Republican primary and will represent the party on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for Precinct 125 voters.
Federal
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U.S. Senate
Two-term Texas Attorney General who filed over 200 lawsuits against the Biden administration on border, energy, and election policy, building a national profile as a conservative warrior. Acquitted in a 2023 Senate impeachment trial, Paxton argues his willingness to fight federal overreach and his strong grassroots base make him the better fit for Washington. Paxton finished a close second at approximately 41%.
Former AG Anti-federal overreach Election integrity -
U.S. House — Texas District 32
Trump-endorsed North Texas businessman and community leader who led a nine-candidate Republican primary with nearly 49% of the vote. After runner-up Ryan Binkley withdrew before the runoff, Yarbrough became the automatic GOP nominee for this newly redrawn, Republican-leaning district.
Trump endorsed Business background Open seat
Statewide
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Governor
Three-term incumbent who won the Republican primary with over 82% of the vote. Abbott has delivered on border security through Operation Lone Star, passed landmark school choice legislation, and continued the economic growth that has made Texas the nation's top destination for business relocation.
Incumbent Border security School choice Pro-business -
Lieutenant Governor
Four-term incumbent who has presided over the Texas Senate with a forceful conservative agenda — delivering property tax relief, school choice, border supplemental funding, constitutional carry, and parental rights legislation. Patrick won the Republican primary with approximately 85% of the vote.
Incumbent Property tax relief Constitutional carry Parental rights -
Attorney General
Texas State Senator from Galveston and businessman who is one of the most consistently conservative members of the Texas Senate. Middleton championed the state's anti-ESG legislation, fought vaccine mandates, and led the Senate border-security caucus. He self-funded heavily and led the primary field with approximately 39%, ahead in recent polling heading into the runoff.
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Comptroller
Former Dallas-area State Senator who won the open-seat primary outright with nearly 58% of the vote, defeating acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and former Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick. A successful real-estate developer and past Republican gubernatorial candidate, Huffines pledges aggressive fiscal conservatism and elimination of wasteful state spending.
Former State Senator Fiscal conservative Open seat -
Land Commissioner
Incumbent Land Commissioner and former State Senator who ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Buckingham has prioritized protecting the Alamo, maximizing Permanent School Fund returns for Texas children, and defending Texas public lands from federal overreach.
Incumbent Permanent School Fund Public lands -
Agriculture Commissioner
Founder of Nature Nate's Honey and endorsed by Governor Abbott, Sheets pulled off the upset of the primary season — defeating three-term incumbent Sid Miller with over 53% of the vote. A working farmer and entrepreneur with a track record of building a Texas agricultural brand from the ground up, Sheets pledges to modernize the department and put Texas producers first.
Entrepreneur Abbott endorsed Agriculture background -
Railroad Commissioner
Former Tarrant County Republican Party Chairman backed by major conservative energy donors Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks. French argues the Railroad Commission needs fresh leadership to take a harder line on regulatory independence and energy-producer rights. He led the primary field narrowly with approximately 33%, separated from Wright by roughly 6,000 votes.
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Court of Criminal Appeals — Place 3
Former prosecutor and judge who finished a close second at approximately 33% and emphasizes his prosecutorial record in criminal law. Smith has earned endorsements from law enforcement organizations across Texas and argues that experience from the prosecution side best prepares a judge for the state's highest criminal court.
Former prosecutor Law enforcement backed
State Legislature
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Texas Senate — District 2
Incumbent State Senator representing Collin County and surrounding East Texas counties who won the Republican primary with 79% of the vote. A retired Air Force officer and defense contractor, Hall is a consistent voice for election integrity, constitutional rights, and limited government.
Incumbent Military veteran Election integrity Limited government -
Texas House — District 33
Incumbent State Representative and former Trump campaign national spokesperson who ran unopposed in the Republican primary. A dynamic constitutional conservative and grassroots leader, Pierson consistently champions lower taxes, limited government, secure borders, parental rights, and Second Amendment freedoms.
Incumbent Parental rights Second Amendment Border security
Collin County
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County Judge
Incumbent County Judge who won the Republican primary with 78% of the vote over former Plano Councilmember Rick Grady. Hill defended personal liberty during the pandemic with his "Every Texan is essential" stance and has steered Collin County to consistently low tax rates while managing explosive growth — keeping Collin among the most fiscally conservative counties in Texas.
Incumbent Low taxes Limited government Fiscal discipline -
County Commissioner — Precinct 2
Self-made businessman, Reserve Police Officer, and former Parker Mayor Pro Tem who ran unopposed in the Republican primary after longtime incumbent Cheryl Williams chose not to seek re-election. Slaughter has pledged to make the county budget process more collaborative and transparent year-round, bringing a "service before self" ethic from both the private sector and law enforcement.
Business background Public safety Open seat -
Criminal District Attorney
Incumbent Criminal District Attorney who ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Willis has built one of the most effective prosecutor offices in North Texas, delivering consistent results on violent crime, public corruption, and protecting Collin County residents — earning a national reputation as a tough, principled DA.
Incumbent Uncontested Public safety -
County Clerk
Incumbent County Clerk who ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Kemp oversees official county records, elections administration support, and vital statistics for one of the fastest-growing counties in America, maintaining a reputation for efficient and accurate record-keeping.
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District Clerk
Incumbent District Clerk who ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Gould manages the official records of Collin County's district courts — a critical infrastructure role that keeps the judicial system running smoothly across one of Texas's highest-volume court systems.
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Justice of the Peace — Precinct 2
Incumbent Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2 who ran unopposed in the Republican primary. The JP court handles small claims, Class A & B misdemeanor criminal cases, and civil matters — a community-facing role that Kinnebrew carries out with a reputation for fairness and accessibility.
Incumbent