Texas will hold its 2020 primary elections March 3 — it’s one of 14 states to participate in Super Tuesday — and hundreds of candidates across the state have filed to run for public office. Here’s all of the candidates who have filed for the Democratic and Republican primary elections, according to the Secretary of State. Each party will choose its candidate for U.S. president, U.S. Senate, congressional and legislative offices, the State Board of Education, the Railroad Commission and judicial seats.
Early voting begins Feb. 18. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote in the primary, the top two vote-getters will compete in a primary runoff May 26. Texas is an open-primary state, so voters can decide every two years whether they’d rather help pick the Republican or the Democratic nominees (or hold out and go to third-party conventions).
Of note: Whatever primary you decide to vote in, you can only vote in that same party’s runoff, if a runoff is held. You can also vote for either party's candidate in the general election.
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Below, we’ve listed every race in the Democratic and Republican primary elections and highlighted 45 of the most interesting and competitive ★Races to Watch in the U.S. House and State House.
See who's running for:
President
Texas is a big prize for Democratic presidential candidates in 2020. That's because the state has a huge number of delegates — 228 — and it awards most them proportionally, meaning more than one candidate can secure some of them. At least some of the candidates on the ballot will have likely dropped out by primary election day, however, since Texas follows Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina on the primary calendar.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Michael Bennet (dropped out)
D
Joseph R. Biden
D
Michael R. Bloomberg
D
Cory Booker (dropped out)
D
Pete Buttigieg (dropped out)
D
Julián Castro (dropped out)
D
Roque "Rocky" De La Fuente*
D
John K. Delaney (dropped out)
D
Tulsi Gabbard
D
Amy Klobuchar (dropped out)
D
Deval Patrick (dropped out)
D
Bernie Sanders
D
Tom Steyer (dropped out)
D
Elizabeth Warren
D
Robby Wells
D
Marianne Williamson (dropped out)
D
Andrew Yang (dropped out)
Republican
Candidates
R
Roque "Rocky" De La Fuente Guerra*
R
Zoltan G. Istvan
R
Matthew John Matern
R
Bob Ely
R
Donald J. Trump Incumbent
R
Joe Walsh
R
Bill Weld
* There are two people who go by the name of Roque "Rocky" De La Fuente on the Texas presidential ballot. The Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente running in the Democratic primary is the son of the Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente Guerra running in the Republican primary.
U.S. Senate
There's a big field of Democrats vying to unseat Republican incumbent John Cornyn, but will any of them be able to generate the hype that Beto O'Rourke did in his 2018 race against Ted Cruz? Cornyn is expected to cruise through his primary. A runoff is likely on the Democratic side.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Chris Bell
D
Michael Cooper
D
Amanda K. Edwards
D
Jack Daniel Foster Jr.
D
Annie "Mamá" Garcia
D
Victor Hugo Harris
D
Mary "MJ" Hegar
D
Sema Hernandez
D
D. R. Hunter
D
Adrian Ocegueda
D
Cristina Tzinztún Ramirez
D
Royce West
Republican
Candidates
R
Virgil Bierschwale
R
John Anthony Castro
R
John Cornyn Incumbent
R
Dwayne Stovall
R
Mark Yancey
U.S. House
There are competitive races up and down the ballot in the U.S. House in 2020. Democrats could mount serious challenges in as many as seven GOP-held districts. Republicans are hoping to retake two seats flipped by Democrats in 2018. But first there are competitive primaries, including in six districts where the Republican incumbent is retiring.
U.S. House District 1
Democrat
Candidates
D
Hank Gilbert
Republican
Candidates
R
Johnathan Kyle Davidson
R
Louie Gohmert Incumbent
U.S. House District 2
Democrat
Candidates
D
Elisa Cardnell
D
Sima Ladjevardian
D
Travis Olsen
Republican
Candidates
R
Dan Crenshaw Incumbent
U.S. House District 3
Democrat
Candidates
D
Tanner Do
D
Sean McCaffity
D
Lulu Seikaly
Republican
Candidates
R
Van Taylor Incumbent
U.S. House District 4
Democrat
Candidates
D
Russell Foster
Republican
Candidates
R
John Ratcliffe Incumbent
U.S. House District 5
Democrat
Candidates
D
Carolyn Salter
Republican
Candidates
R
Lance Gooden Incumbent
R
Don Hill
U.S. House District 6
Democrat
Candidates
D
Stephen Daniel
Republican
Candidates
R
Ron Wright Incumbent
★Race to watch
U.S. House District 7
Six Republicans are vying to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, who flipped the seat for the Democrats in 2018.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Lizzie Fletcher Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Maria Espinoza
R
Wesley Hunt
R
Jim Noteware
R
Kyle Preston
R
Laique Rehman
R
Cindy Siegel
U.S. House District 8
Democrat
Candidates
D
Elizabeth Hernandez
D
Laura Jones
Republican
Candidates
R
Kevin Brady Incumbent
R
Melissa Esparza-Mathis
R
Kirk Osborn
U.S. House District 9
Democrat
Candidates
D
Al Green Incumbent
D
Melissa Wilson
Republican
Candidates
R
Julián A. Martinez
R
Jon Menefee
R
Johnny Teague
U.S. House District 10
Democrat
Candidates
D
Pritesh Gandhi
D
Shannon Hutcheson
D
Mike Siegel
Republican
Candidates
R
Michael McCaul Incumbent
★Race to watch
U.S. House District 11
Ten Republicans are vying to replace U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway in this solidly Republican seat.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Jon Mark Hogg
Republican
Candidates
R
Gene Barber
R
Brandon Batch
R
Jamie Berryhill
R
J.D. Faircloth
R
Casey Gray
R
J. Ross Lacy
R
Ned Luscombe
R
August Pfluger
R
Robert Tucker
R
Wesley W. Virdell
★Race to watch
U.S. House District 12
Powerful U.S. Rep. Kay Granger faces a spirited primary challenge from the right in Chris Putnam.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Danny Anderson
D
Lisa Welch
Republican
Candidates
R
Kay Granger Incumbent
R
Chris Putnam
★Race to watch
U.S. House District 13
Fifteen Republicans are vying to replace Congressman Mac Thornberry in this solidly red seat.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Timothy W. Gassaway
D
Greg Sagan
D
Gus Trujillo
Republican
Candidates
R
Catherine "I Swear" Carr
R
Jamie Culley
R
Chris Ekstrom
R
Jason Foglesong
R
Lee Harvey
R
Elaine Hays
R
Richard Herman
R
Ronny Jackson
R
Diane Knowlton
R
Matt McArthur
R
Mark Neese
R
Asusena Reséndiz
R
Vance Snider II
R
Josh Winegarner
R
Monique Worthy
U.S. House District 14
Democrat
Candidates
D
Sanjanetta Barnes
D
Adrienne Bell
D
Eddie Fisher
D
Robert "Puga" Thomas
D
Mikal Williams
Republican
Candidates
R
Joshua Foxworth
R
Randy Weber Incumbent
U.S. House District 15
Democrat
Candidates
D
Vicente Gonzalez Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Monica De La Cruz-Hernandez
R
Ryan Krause
R
Tim Westley
U.S. House District 16
Democrat
Candidates
D
Veronica Escobar Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Anthony Aguero
R
Jaime Arriola Jr.
R
Patrick Hernandez-Cigarruista
R
Irene Armendariz-Jackson
R
Blanca Ortiz Trout
R
Sam Williams
★Race to watch
U.S. House District 17
Twelve candidates — including Pete Sessions, a former congressman from Dallas — are lining up to replace U.S. Rep. Bill Flores.
Democrat
Candidates
D
William Foster III
D
David Anthony Jaramillo
D
Rick Kennedy
Republican
Candidates
R
Ahmad Adnan
R
Scott Bland
R
George W. Hindman
R
Todd Kent
R
Laurie Godfrey McReynolds
R
Jeff Oppenheim
R
Kristen Alamo Rowin
R
David Saucedo
R
Pete Sessions
R
Trent Sutton
R
Renee Swann
R
Elianor Vessali
U.S. House District 18
Democrat
Candidates
D
Michael Allen
D
Donovan Boson
D
Marc Flores
D
Jerry Ford Sr.
D
Sheila Jackson Lee Incumbent
D
Stevens Orozco
D
Bimal Patel
Republican
Candidates
R
Robert M. Cadena
R
Wendell Champion
R
Nellie "Truly" Heiskell
R
T.C. Manning
R
Nathan J. Milliron
R
Ava Reynero Pate
U.S. House District 19
Democrat
Candidates
D
Tom Watson
Republican
Candidates
R
Jodey C. Arrington Incumbent
R
Vance W. Boyd
U.S. House District 20
Democrat
Candidates
D
Joaquin Castro Incumbent
D
Rob Hostetler
D
Justin Lecea
Republican
Candidates
R
Gary Allen
R
Dominick Dina
R
Mauro Garza
R
Anita Kegley
R
Tammy K. Orta
★Race to watch
U.S. House District 21
This race has the potential to be among the most high profile in the November general election, when it’s expected that freshman U.S. Rep. Chip Roy will face off against former gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis. But first Davis faces a challenger in the Democratic primary.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Wendy R. Davis
D
Jennie Lou Leeder
Republican
Candidates
R
Chip Roy Incumbent
★Race to watch
U.S. House District 22
This race is a target for Democrats seeking to flip the seat blue. It will have competitive primaries on both sides. Incumbent Republican U.S Rep. Pete Olson is not seeking reelection.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Sri Preston Kulkarni
D
Nyanza Davis Moore
D
Carmine Petrillo III
D
Derrick A. Reed
Republican
Candidates
R
Pierce Bush
R
Jon Camarillo
R
Douglas Haggard
R
Aaron Hermes
R
Greg Hill
R
Matt Hinton
R
Dan Mathews
R
Diana Miller
R
Troy Nehls
R
Brandon T. Penko
R
Shandon Phan
R
Bangar Reddy
R
Howard Steele
R
Kathaleen Wall
R
Joe Walz
★Race to watch
U.S. House District 23
This is a perennial swing district. Democrats are optimistic about their chances in 2020 because incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd is not seeking reelection.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Rosalinda "Rosey" Ramos Abuabara
D
Jaime Escuder
D
Gina Ortiz Jones
D
Ricardo R. Madrid
D
Efrain V. Valdez
Republican
Candidates
R
Alma Arredondo-Lynch
R
Darwin Boedeker
R
Alía Ureste
R
Tony Gonzales
R
Cecil B. "Burt" Jones
R
Jeff McFarlin
R
Raul Reyes
R
Sharon Breckenridge Thomas
R
Ben Van Winkle
★Race to watch
U.S. House District 24
Democrats are also targeting this seat. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant is not seeking reelection.
Democrat
Candidates
D
John Biggan
D
Richard Fleming
D
Crystal Fletcher
D
Jan McDowell
D
Kim Olson
D
Candace Valenzuela
D
Sam Vega
Republican
Candidates
R
Sunny Chaparala
R
David Fegan
R
Jeron Liverman
R
Desi Maes
R
Beth Van Duyne
U.S. House District 25
Democrat
Candidates
D
Julie Oliver
D
Heidi Sloan
Republican
Candidates
R
Keith Neuendorff
R
Roger Williams Incumbent
U.S. House District 26
Democrat
Candidates
D
Neil Durrance
D
Carol H. Iannuzzi
D
Mat Pruneda
Republican
Candidates
R
Michael Armstrong
R
Michael C. Burgess Incumbent
R
Jason Mrochek
R
Jack Wyman
U.S. House District 27
Democrat
Candidates
D
Ricardo "Rick" De La Fuente
D
Charlie Jackson
Republican
Candidates
R
Michael Cloud Incumbent
★Race to watch
U.S. House District 28
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, one of the more moderate Democrats in the U.S. House, faces a primary challenge from the left.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Jessica Cisneros
D
Henry Cuellar Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Sandra Whitten
U.S. House District 29
Democrat
Candidates
D
Sylvia Garcia Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Robert Schafranek
R
Jaimy Z. Blanco
U.S. House District 30
Democrat
Candidates
D
Hasani Burton
D
Barbara Mallory Caraway
D
Shenita "Shae" Cleveland
D
Eddie Bernice Johnson Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Tre Pennie
★Race to watch
U.S. House District 31
After MJ Hegar came close to winning this seat in 2018, six Democrats are hoping to knock off U.S. Rep. John Carter.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Michael Edward Grimes
D
Eric Hanke
D
Donna Imam
D
Dan Janjigian
D
Christine Eady Mann
D
Tammy Young
Republican
Candidates
R
John Carter Incumbent
R
Abhiram Garapati
R
Christopher Wall
R
Mike Williams
★Race to watch
U.S. House District 32
Five Republicans are vying to take on U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, who flipped the seat blue in 2018.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Colin Allred Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Genevieve Collins
R
Jon Hollis
R
Floyd McLendon
R
Mark Sackett
R
Jeff Tokar
U.S. House District 33
Democrat
Candidates
D
Sean Paul Segura
D
Marc Veasey Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Fabian Cordova Vasquez
U.S. House District 34
Democrat
Candidates
D
Osbert Rodriguez Haro III
D
Filemon B. Vela Incumbent
D
Diego Zavala
Republican
Candidates
R
Rey González
R
Rod Lingsch
U.S. House District 35
Democrat
Candidates
D
Rafael Alcoser III
D
Lloyd Doggett Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
"Guillermo" William Hayward
R
Nick Moutos
R
Jenny Garcia Sharon
U.S. House District 36
Democrat
Candidates
D
Rashad Lewis
Republican
Candidates
R
Brian Babin Incumbent
R
RJ Boatman
Railroad Commissioner
In Texas, the Railroad Commission regulates the oil and gas industry, making it a hugely important elected board in the state. Members of the three-person board are elected statewide. One seat is up for election in 2020.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Roberto R. "Beto" Alonzo
D
Chrysta Castañeda
D
Kelly Stone
D
Mark Watson
Republican
Candidates
R
Ryan Sitton Incumbent
R
James "Jim" Wright
Supreme Court of Texas
Four of the nine seats on the Supreme Court are up for election in 2020. Justices are elected statewide, and Republicans currently hold all the seats. Democrats have fielded multiple candidates for each seat this year.
Supreme Court of Texas Place 6
Democrat
Candidates
D
Kathy Cheng
D
Larry Praeger
Republican
Candidates
R
Jane Bland Incumbent
Supreme Court of Texas Place 7
Democrat
Candidates
D
Brandy Voss
D
Staci Williams
Republican
Candidates
R
Jeff Boyd Incumbent
Supreme Court of Texas Place 8
Democrat
Candidates
D
Peter Kelly
D
Gisela D. Triana
Republican
Candidates
R
Brett Busby Incumbent
Supreme Court of Texas Chief Justice
Democrat
Candidates
D
Amy Clark Meachum
D
Jerry Zimmerer
Republican
Candidates
R
Nathan Hecht Incumbent
Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is the state's highest criminal court. Members are elected statewide and are currently all Republican.
Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals Place 3
Democrat
Candidates
D
William Pieratt Demond
D
Elizabeth Davis Frizell
D
Dan Wood
Republican
Candidates
R
Gina Parker
R
Bert Richardson Incumbent
Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals Place 4
Democrat
Candidates
D
Tina Clinton
D
Steven Miears
Republican
Candidates
R
Kevin Patrick Yeary Incumbent
Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals Place 9
Democrat
Candidates
D
Brandon Birmingham
Republican
Candidates
R
David Newell Incumbent
State Board Of Education
There are 15 districts within the State Board of Education. Ten are held by Republicans, and five are held by Democrats. Four Republicans are not running for reelection, meaning a shake-up on the board is certain no matter which party prevails in each of the eight seats up for election.
State Board Of Education District 1
Democrat
Candidates
D
Georgina Pérez Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Jennifer Ivey
State Board Of Education District 5
Democrat
Candidates
D
Rebecca Bell-Metereau
D
Letti Bresnahan
Republican
Candidates
R
Inga Cotton
R
Robert Morrow
R
Lani Popp
State Board Of Education District 6
Democrat
Candidates
D
Debra Kerner
D
Kimberly McLeod
D
Michelle Palmer
Republican
Candidates
R
Will Hickman
State Board Of Education District 8
Democrat
Candidates
D
Sharon E. Berry
Republican
Candidates
R
Audrey Young
State Board Of Education District 9
Democrat
Candidates
D
Brenda Davis
Republican
Candidates
R
Keven M. Ellis Incumbent
State Board Of Education District 10
Democrat
Candidates
D
Marsha Burnett-Webster
D
Stephen Wyman
Republican
Candidates
R
Tom Maynard Incumbent
State Board Of Education District 14
Democrat
Candidates
D
Greg Alvord
Republican
Candidates
R
Maria Y. Berry
R
Sue Melton-Malone Incumbent
State Board Of Education District 15
Democrat
Candidates
D
John Betancourt
Republican
Candidates
R
Jay Johnson
Texas Senate
There are only a few competitive races in the Texas Senate in 2020, but the ones that are in play are hugely important. In the primary, state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., the Democrat most likely to cross party lines in the Senate, faces a challenge from the left. In the general election, Democrats will try to unseat Republican Sen. Pete Flores and eliminate the supermajority that allows Republicans to bring a bill to the floor without Democratic support.
Texas Senate District 1
Democrat
Candidates
D
Audrey Spanko
Republican
Candidates
R
Bryan Hughes Incumbent
Texas Senate District 4
Democrat
Candidates
D
Jay Stittleburg
Republican
Candidates
R
Brandon Creighton Incumbent
Texas Senate District 6
Democrat
Candidates
D
Carol Alvarado Incumbent
Texas Senate District 11
Democrat
Candidates
D
Susan Criss
D
Margarita Ruiz Johnson
Republican
Candidates
R
Larry Taylor Incumbent
Texas Senate District 12
Democrat
Candidates
D
Randy Daniels
D
Shadi Zitoon
Republican
Candidates
R
Jane Nelson Incumbent
Texas Senate District 13
Democrat
Candidates
D
Richard R. Andrews
D
Borris L. Miles Incumbent
D
Melissa Morris
Republican
Candidates
R
William J. Booher
R
Milinda Morris
Texas Senate District 18
Democrat
Candidates
D
Michael Antalan
Republican
Candidates
R
Lois W. Kolkhorst Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas Senate District 19
This is a seat that traditionally leans blue, but Republican state Sen. Pete Flores won it in a special election in 2018. Democrats are competing for the chance to win it back in 2020.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Roland Gutierrez
D
Freddy Ramirez
D
Xochil Peña Rodriguez
Republican
Candidates
R
Peter P. "Pete" Flores Incumbent
Texas Senate District 20
Democrat
Candidates
D
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Judy Cutright
Texas Senate District 21
Democrat
Candidates
D
Judith Zaffirini Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Frank Pomeroy
Texas Senate District 22
Democrat
Candidates
D
Robert Vick
Republican
Candidates
R
Brian Birdwell Incumbent
Texas Senate District 24
Democrat
Candidates
D
Clayton Tucker
Republican
Candidates
R
Dawn Buckingham Incumbent
Texas Senate District 26
Democrat
Candidates
D
José Menéndez Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas Senate District 27
Eddie Lucio Jr. is perhaps the most conservative Democrat in the Texas Senate. This year he’s facing a primary challenge from the left.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Sara Stapleton Barrera
D
Ruben Cortez
D
Eddie Lucio Jr. Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Vanessa Tijerina
Texas Senate District 28
Republican
Candidates
R
Charles Perry Incumbent
Texas Senate District 29
Democrat
Candidates
D
César J. Blanco
Republican
Candidates
R
Bethany Hatch
Texas House
The race for the Texas House might be the marquee political contest in the state in 2020. Democrats have a chance to gain control of the chamber for the first time since 2001. The primary will be relatively tame, however, with fewer intraparty fights among Republicans.
Texas House District 1
Republican
Candidates
R
Gary VanDeaver Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 2
Bryan Slaton narrowly lost a primary challenge to state Rep. Dan Flynn in 2018. He’s one of two Republicans seeking to knock Flynn off in 2020.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Bill Brannon
Republican
Candidates
R
Dwayne "Doc" Collins
R
Dan Flynn Incumbent
R
Bryan Slaton
Texas House District 3
Democrat
Candidates
D
Martin Shupp
Republican
Candidates
R
Cecil Bell Jr. Incumbent
Texas House District 4
Republican
Candidates
R
Keith Bell Incumbent
Texas House District 5
Democrat
Candidates
D
LaWyanda Prince
Republican
Candidates
R
Cole Hefner Incumbent
Texas House District 6
Democrat
Candidates
D
Julie Gobble
Republican
Candidates
R
Matt Schaefer Incumbent
Texas House District 7
Republican
Candidates
R
Jay Dean Incumbent
Texas House District 8
Republican
Candidates
R
Cody Harris Incumbent
Texas House District 9
Republican
Candidates
R
Chris Paddie Incumbent
R
Mark Williams
★Race to watch
Texas House District 10
This seat is open thanks to the impending retirement of state Rep. John Wray. The winner of the Republican primary will be the clear favorite to win the general election in November.
Republican
Candidates
R
Jake Ellzey
R
Ryan Pitts
R
Robert "Zack" Rader
Texas House District 11
Democrat
Candidates
D
Alec Johnson
Republican
Candidates
R
Travis Clardy Incumbent
Texas House District 12
Republican
Candidates
R
Kyle Kacal Incumbent
Texas House District 13
Republican
Candidates
R
Ben Leman Incumbent
Texas House District 14
Democrat
Candidates
D
Janet Dudding
D
Raza Rahman
Republican
Candidates
R
John Raney Incumbent
Texas House District 15
Democrat
Candidates
D
Lorena Perez McGill
Republican
Candidates
R
Steve Toth Incumbent
Texas House District 16
Republican
Candidates
R
Will Metcalf Incumbent
Texas House District 17
Democrat
Candidates
D
Madeline Eden
Republican
Candidates
R
John P. Cyrier Incumbent
Texas House District 18
Republican
Candidates
R
Ernest Bailes Incumbent
Texas House District 19
Republican
Candidates
R
James White Incumbent
Texas House District 20
Democrat
Candidates
D
Jessica Tiedt
Republican
Candidates
R
Terry M. Wilson Incumbent
Texas House District 21
Republican
Candidates
R
Dade Phelan Incumbent
Texas House District 22
Democrat
Candidates
D
Joe Deshotel Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Jacorion Randle
Texas House District 23
Democrat
Candidates
D
Jeff Antonelli
Republican
Candidates
R
Mayes Middleton Incumbent
Texas House District 24
Democrat
Candidates
D
Brian J. Rogers
Republican
Candidates
R
Greg Bonnen Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 25
This seat is open thanks to the impending retirement of House Speaker Dennis Bonnen. The winner of the Republican primary will be the clear favorite to win the general election in November.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Patrick Henry
Republican
Candidates
R
Troy T. Brimage
R
Ro'Vin Garrett
R
Rhonda Seth
R
Mitch Thames
R
Cody Thane Vasut
★Race to watch
Texas House District 26
This seat became open after Republican state Rep. Rick Miller announced his retirement. Democrats are targeting the seat in November because Miller won it by just 5 percentage points in 2018.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Lawrence Allen Jr.
D
L. "Sarah" DeMerchant
D
Suleman Lalani
D
Rish Oberoi
Republican
Candidates
R
Leonard N. Chan
R
Jacey Jetton
R
Matt Morgan
Texas House District 27
Democrat
Candidates
D
Ron Reynolds Incumbent
D
Byron Ross
Republican
Candidates
R
Manish Seth
R
Tom Virippan
★Race to watch
Texas House District 28
Democrats see an opportunity to flip this seat after the resignation of state Rep. John Zerwas. They will get their first chance to gain a seat in a Jan. 28 special election.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Elizabeth Markowitz
Republican
Candidates
R
Gary Gates Incumbent
R
Schell Hammel
Texas House District 29
Democrat
Candidates
D
Travis Boldt
Republican
Candidates
R
Ed Thompson Incumbent
Texas House District 30
Republican
Candidates
R
Vanessa Hicks-Callaway
R
Geanie W. Morrison Incumbent
Texas House District 31
Democrat
Candidates
D
Ryan Guillen Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Marian Knowlton
Texas House District 32
Democrat
Candidates
D
Eric Holguin
Republican
Candidates
R
Todd Hunter Incumbent
Texas House District 33
Democrat
Candidates
D
Andy Rose
Republican
Candidates
R
Justin Holland Incumbent
Texas House District 34
Democrat
Candidates
D
Abel Herrero Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
James Hernandez
Texas House District 35
Democrat
Candidates
D
Oscar Longoria Incumbent
Texas House District 36
Democrat
Candidates
D
Sergio Muñoz Jr. Incumbent
D
Abraham Padron
Texas House District 37
Democrat
Candidates
D
Alex Dominguez Incumbent
D
Amber Medina
Texas House District 38
Democrat
Candidates
D
Erin Gamez
D
Eddie Lucio III Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Erasmo Castro
Texas House District 39
Democrat
Candidates
D
Armando "Mando" Martinez Incumbent
Texas House District 40
Democrat
Candidates
D
Terry Canales Incumbent
Texas House District 41
Democrat
Candidates
D
Richard Gonzales
D
Bobby Guerra Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
John "Doc" Robert Guerra
Texas House District 42
Democrat
Candidates
D
Richard Peña Raymond Incumbent
Texas House District 43
Republican
Candidates
R
J.M. Lozano Incumbent
Texas House District 44
Democrat
Candidates
D
Robert Bohmfalk
Republican
Candidates
R
John Kuempel Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 45
State Rep. Erin Zwiener flipped this seat for the Democrats in 2018. Republicans hope to flip it back in 2020.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Liliana Posada
D
Erin Zwiener Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Carrie Isaac
R
Austin Talley
R
Kent "Bud" Wymore
Texas House District 46
Democrat
Candidates
D
Sheryl Cole Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 47
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin flipped this seat for the Democrats in 2018. Republicans hope to flip it back in 2020.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Vikki Goodwin Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Justin Berry
R
Jennifer Fleck
R
Jenny Roan Forgey
R
Aaron Reitz
R
Don Zimmerman
Texas House District 48
Democrat
Candidates
D
Donna Howard Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Bill Strieber
Texas House District 49
Democrat
Candidates
D
Gina Hinojosa Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Jenai Aragona-Hales
R
Charles Allan Meyer
Texas House District 50
Democrat
Candidates
D
Celia Israel Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Larry Delarose
Texas House District 51
Democrat
Candidates
D
Eddie Rodriguez Incumbent
D
Joshua Sanchez
Republican
Candidates
R
Robert Reynolds
★Race to watch
Texas House District 52
State Rep. James Talarico flipped this seat for the Democrats in 2018. Republicans hope to win it back in 2020.
Democrat
Candidates
D
James Talarico Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Lucio Valdez
Texas House District 53
Democrat
Candidates
D
Joe P. Herrera
Republican
Candidates
R
Andrew S. Murr Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 54
Democrats expect this seat to be competitive after state Rep. Brad Buckley won reelection by 7 percentage points in 2018, and Democrat Beto O’Rourke narrowly lost it in his race for U.S. Senate.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Likeithia "Keke" Williams
Republican
Candidates
R
Brad Buckley Incumbent
Texas House District 55
Republican
Candidates
R
Hugh D. Shine Incumbent
Texas House District 56
Democrat
Candidates
D
Katherine Turner-Pearson
Republican
Candidates
R
Charles "Doc" Anderson Incumbent
Texas House District 57
Democrat
Candidates
D
Jason Rogers
Republican
Candidates
R
Trent Ashby Incumbent
Texas House District 58
Democrat
Candidates
D
Cindy Rocha
Republican
Candidates
R
DeWayne Burns Incumbent
Texas House District 59
Republican
Candidates
R
Cody Johnson
R
J.D. Sheffield Incumbent
R
Shelby Slawson
★Race to watch
Texas House District 60
This is an open seat after the retirement of state Rep. Mike Lang. The winner of the Republican primary will be the overwhelming favorite in the November general election.
Republican
Candidates
R
Jon Francis
R
Christopher M. Perricone
R
Glenn Rogers
R
Kellye SoRelle
Texas House District 61
Democrat
Candidates
D
Christopher Cox
Republican
Candidates
R
Phil King Incumbent
Texas House District 62
Democrat
Candidates
D
Gary D. Thomas
Republican
Candidates
R
Reggie Smith Incumbent
Texas House District 63
Democrat
Candidates
D
Leslie Peeler
Republican
Candidates
R
Tan Parker Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 64
Democrats hope this seat will be competitive after state Rep. Lynn Stucky won reelection by 8 percentage points in 2018.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Angela Brewer
Republican
Candidates
R
Lynn Stucky Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 65
Democratic state Rep. Michelle Beckley flipped this seat in 2018, but she faces a primary challenger. Republicans are also eyeing it in 2020.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Michelle Beckley Incumbent
D
Paige Dixon
Republican
Candidates
R
Nancy Cline
R
Kronda Thimesch
★Race to watch
Texas House District 66
This race is a high-priority target for Democrats after state Rep. Matt Shaheen won reelection by less than 1 percentage point in 2018.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Sharon Hirsch
D
Aimee Garza Lopez
Republican
Candidates
R
Matt Shaheen Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 67
This race is a target for Democrats after state Rep. Jeff Leach won reelection by fewer than 3 percentage points in 2018.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Tom Adair
D
Rocio Gosewehr Hernandez
D
Anthony Lo
D
Lorenzo Sanchez
Republican
Candidates
R
Jeff Leach Incumbent
Texas House District 68
Democrat
Candidates
D
Patsy Ledbetter
Republican
Candidates
R
Drew Springer Incumbent
Texas House District 69
Republican
Candidates
R
James B. Frank Incumbent
Texas House District 70
Democrat
Candidates
D
Angie Bado
Republican
Candidates
R
Scott Sanford Incumbent
Texas House District 71
Democrat
Candidates
D
Samuel Hatton
Republican
Candidates
R
Stan Lambert Incumbent
Texas House District 72
Republican
Candidates
R
Drew Darby Incumbent
R
Lynette Lucas
Texas House District 73
Democrat
Candidates
D
Stephanie Phillips
Republican
Candidates
R
Kyle Biedermann Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 74
This seat is open after the retirement of state Rep. Poncho Nevárez. The Democrat who wins the primary will be heavily favored in November.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Ramsey English Cantu
D
Rowland Garza
D
Eddie Morales
Republican
Candidates
R
Ruben Falcon
R
Robert Garza
Texas House District 75
Democrat
Candidates
D
Mary E. González Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 76
This seat is open after state Rep. Cesar Blanco announced he’s running for state Senate. The Democrat who wins in the primary is unopposed in November.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Claudia Ordaz Perez
D
Elisa Tamayo
Texas House District 77
Democrat
Candidates
D
Evelina (Lina) Ortega Incumbent
Texas House District 78
Democrat
Candidates
D
Joe Moody Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Jeffrey Lane
Texas House District 79
Democrat
Candidates
D
Art Fierro Incumbent
Texas House District 80
Democrat
Candidates
D
Tracy King Incumbent
D
Danny Valdez
Texas House District 81
Republican
Candidates
R
Brooks Landgraf Incumbent
Texas House District 82
Republican
Candidates
R
Tom Craddick Incumbent
Texas House District 83
Democrat
Candidates
D
James Barrick
D
Addison Perry-Franks
Republican
Candidates
R
Dustin Burrows Incumbent
Texas House District 84
Democrat
Candidates
D
John Gibson
Republican
Candidates
R
John Frullo Incumbent
Texas House District 85
Democrat
Candidates
D
Joey Cardenas III
Republican
Candidates
R
Abolaji Tijani Ayobami
R
Robert Boettcher
R
Phil Stephenson Incumbent
Texas House District 86
Republican
Candidates
R
John Smithee Incumbent
Texas House District 87
Republican
Candidates
R
Four Price Incumbent
Texas House District 88
Republican
Candidates
R
Ken King Incumbent
Texas House District 89
Democrat
Candidates
D
Sugar Ray Ash
D
Jon Cocks
Republican
Candidates
R
Candy Noble Incumbent
Texas House District 90
Democrat
Candidates
D
Ramon Romero Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Elva Camacho
Texas House District 91
Democrat
Candidates
D
Jeromey Sims
Republican
Candidates
R
Stephanie Klick Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 92
This seat is open after state Rep. Jonathan Stickland announced he wasn’t running for reelection. It is a Democratic target after Stickland won by fewer than 3 percentage points in 2018.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Steven Riddell
D
Jeff Whitfield
Republican
Candidates
R
Jeff Cason
R
Taylor Gillig
R
Jim Griffin
★Race to watch
Texas House District 93
Democrats hope this seat will be competitive after state Rep. Matt Krause won reelection by 8 percentage points in 2018.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Lydia Bean
Republican
Candidates
R
Matt Krause Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 94
Democrats hope this seat will be competitive after state Rep. Tony Tinderholt won reelection by about 9 percentage points in 2018.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Alisa Simmons
Republican
Candidates
R
Tony Tinderholt Incumbent
Texas House District 95
Democrat
Candidates
D
Nicole Collier Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 96
This seat is a Democratic target after state Rep. Bill Zedler won reelection by fewer than 4 percentage points in 2018.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Joe Drago
Republican
Candidates
R
David Cook
★Race to watch
Texas House District 97
Democrats are hopeful they can win this seat after Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz won the district by only 2 percentage points at the top of the ballot in 2018. State Rep. Craig Goldman won reelection by 8 percentage points.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Elizabeth Beck
D
Dan Willis
Republican
Candidates
R
Craig Goldman Incumbent
Texas House District 98
Democrat
Candidates
D
Debra Edmondson
Republican
Candidates
R
Giovanni Capriglione Incumbent
Texas House District 99
Republican
Candidates
R
Charlie Geren Incumbent
Texas House District 100
Democrat
Candidates
D
James Armstrong III
D
Lorraine Birabil Incumbent
D
Daniel Davis Clayton
D
Sandra Jonelle Crenshaw
D
Jasmine Felicia Crockett
D
Paul K. Stafford
Texas House District 101
Democrat
Candidates
D
Chris Turner Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 102
State Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos flipped this seat for the Democrats in 2018. Republicans hope to flip it back in 2020.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Ana-Maria Ramos Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Linda Koop
R
Rick Walker
Texas House District 103
Democrat
Candidates
D
Rafael M. Anchia Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Jerry Fortenberry II
R
Sherry Lee Mecom
Texas House District 104
Democrat
Candidates
D
Jessica González Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 105
State Rep. Thresa "Terry" Meza flipped this seat for the Democrats in 2018, winning by nearly 10 percentage points. Republicans hope to win it back in 2020.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Terry Meza Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Gerson Hernandez
Texas House District 106
Democrat
Candidates
D
Jennifer Skidonenko
Republican
Candidates
R
Jared Patterson Incumbent
R
James Trombley
Texas House District 107
Democrat
Candidates
D
Victoria Neave Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Samuel Smith
★Race to watch
Texas House District 108
Flipping this seat is a top priority for Democrats after state Rep. Morgan Meyer won reelection by less than 1 percentage point in 2018. Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz lost the district by more than 15 percentage points in 2018.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Joanna Cattanach
D
Tom Ervin
D
Shawn D. Terry
Republican
Candidates
R
Morgan Meyer Incumbent
Texas House District 109
Democrat
Candidates
D
Christopher L. Graham
D
Carl O. Sherman Sr. Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Dr. Eugene Allen
Texas House District 110
Democrat
Candidates
D
Toni Rose Incumbent
Texas House District 111
Democrat
Candidates
D
Yvonne Davis Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 112
This seat is a top Democratic target after state Rep. Angie Chen Button won reelection by 2 percentage points in 2018.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Brandy K. Chambers
Republican
Candidates
R
Angie Chen Button Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 113
State Rep. Rhetta Bowers flipped this seat for the Democrats in 2018, winning by 7 percentage points. Republicans hope to win it back in 2020.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Rhetta Andrews Bowers Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Will Douglas
Texas House District 114
Democrat
Candidates
D
John Turner Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Luisa Del Rosal
Texas House District 115
Democrat
Candidates
D
Julie Johnson Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Karyn Brownlee
Texas House District 116
Democrat
Candidates
D
Evan Bohl
D
Trey Martinez Fischer Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Robert Litoff
R
Fernando Padron
Texas House District 117
Democrat
Candidates
D
Philip Cortez Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Carlos Antonio Raymond
Texas House District 118
Democrat
Candidates
D
Leo Pacheco Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Adam Salyer
★Race to watch
Texas House District 119
This seat is open as incumbent state Rep. Roland Gutierrez runs for state Senate.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Elizabeth "Liz" Campos
D
Jennifer Ramos
D
Sean Villasana
Republican
Candidates
R
George B. Garza
Texas House District 120
Democrat
Candidates
D
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Ronald Payne
R
Andrew Fernandez Vicencio
Texas House District 121
Democrat
Candidates
D
Becca Moyer DeFelice
D
Jack Guerra
D
Celina Montoya
Republican
Candidates
R
Steve Allison Incumbent
Texas House District 122
Democrat
Candidates
D
Claire Barnett
Republican
Candidates
R
Lyle Larson Incumbent
Texas House District 123
Democrat
Candidates
D
Diego Bernal Incumbent
Texas House District 124
Democrat
Candidates
D
Ina Minjarez Incumbent
Texas House District 125
Democrat
Candidates
D
Ray Lopez Incumbent
Texas House District 126
Democrat
Candidates
D
Undrai F. Fizer
D
Natali Hurtado
Republican
Candidates
R
E. Sam Harless Incumbent
Texas House District 127
Republican
Candidates
R
Dwight Ford
R
Dan Huberty Incumbent
Texas House District 128
Democrat
Candidates
D
Josh Markle
D
Mary E. Williams
Republican
Candidates
R
Briscoe Cain Incumbent
R
Robert C. Hoskins
Texas House District 129
Democrat
Candidates
D
Kayla Alix
Republican
Candidates
R
Ryan Lee
R
Dennis Paul Incumbent
Texas House District 130
Democrat
Candidates
D
Bryan J. Henry
Republican
Candidates
R
Tom Oliverson Incumbent
Texas House District 131
Democrat
Candidates
D
Alma A. Allen Incumbent
D
Carey Lashley
D
Elvonte Patton
★Race to watch
Texas House District 132
State Rep. Gina Calanni narrowly flipped this seat for the Democrats in 2018, winning by less than half of a percentage point. Republicans will try to win it back in 2020.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Gina Calanni Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Angelica Garcia
R
Mike Schofield
Texas House District 133
Democrat
Candidates
D
Sandra G. Moore
Republican
Candidates
R
Jim Murphy Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 134
Democrat Beto O’Rourke won this district by more than 20 percentage points in 2018, though incumbent Republican state Rep. Sarah Davis held on to her seat by 6 percentage points. Democrats hope to flip it in 2020.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Lanny Bose
D
Ann Johnson
D
Ruby Powers
Republican
Candidates
R
Sarah Davis Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 135
State Rep. Jon Rosenthal flipped this seat for the Democrats in 2018. Republicans hope to win it back in 2020.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Jon E. Rosenthal Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Merrilee Rosene Beazley
R
Justin Ray
Texas House District 136
Democrat
Candidates
D
John H. Bucy III Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Mike Guevara
Texas House District 137
Democrat
Candidates
D
Gene Wu Incumbent
★Race to watch
Texas House District 138
This is an open seat after Republican state Rep. Dwayne Bohac decided not to run for reelection. Bohac won in 2018 by 0.1 percentage points; Democrats hope to flip it in 2020.
Democrat
Candidates
D
Akilah Bacy
D
Jenifer Rene Pool
D
Josh Wallenstein
Republican
Candidates
R
Josh Flynn*
R
Lacey Hull
R
Claver T. Kamau-Imani
* Josh Flynn was declared ineligible for the primary by the Harris County Republican Party after the December 10 candidate filing deadline. According to the Secretary of State, his name will remain on the ballot, but if he wins the election outright, the precinct chairs will pick the nominee.
Texas House District 139
Democrat
Candidates
D
Jarvis D. Johnson Incumbent
D
Angeanette Thibodeaux
Texas House District 140
Democrat
Candidates
D
Armando Lucio Walle Incumbent
Texas House District 141
Democrat
Candidates
D
Willie Roaches Franklyn
D
Senfronia Thompson Incumbent
Texas House District 142
Democrat
Candidates
D
Richard Bonton
D
Jerry Davis
D
Natasha Ruiz
D
Harold V. Dutton Jr. Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Jason Rowe
Texas House District 143
Democrat
Candidates
D
Ana Hernandez Incumbent
Texas House District 144
Democrat
Candidates
D
Mary Ann Perez Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Tony Salas
Texas House District 145
Democrat
Candidates
D
Christina Morales Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Martha Elena Fierro
Texas House District 146
Democrat
Candidates
D
Shawn Nicole Thierry Incumbent
D
Ashton P. Woods
Texas House District 147
Democrat
Candidates
D
Garnet F. Coleman Incumbent
D
Colin Ross
D
Aurelia Wagner
Texas House District 148
Democrat
Candidates
D
Anna Eastman Incumbent
D
Adrian Garcia
D
Cynthia Reyes-Revilla
D
Penny Morales Shaw
D
Emily Wolf
Republican
Candidates
R
Luis LaRotta
Texas House District 149
Democrat
Candidates
D
Hubert Vo Incumbent
Republican
Candidates
R
Lily Truong
Texas House District 150
Democrat
Candidates
D
Michael Robert Walsh
Republican
Candidates
R
Valoree Swanson Incumbent
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