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Texas Voter Guide: Nov. 3 Election Races
Texas voters prepare for competitive midterm elections as Trump's final term approaches.
In brief
Texas voters prepare for competitive midterm elections as Trump's final term approaches. Texans head to polls on Nov. 3 for midterms that could decide congressional control amid Trump's final term. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Texas Midterm Elections
Texans head to polls this fall for highly competitive midterm contest that could determine control of Congress heading into President Trump's final two years in office.
Gov. Greg Abbott Campaign
Gov. Greg Abbott campaigns for record-setting fourth term aiming to flip Harris County 'dark red'.
Democrat's Hope
Democrat party sees chance this year as Trump's poll numbers falter amid Iran war and rising costs of living.
All Races
Every member of Congress and Texas state representative up for election this cycle plus statewide judicial candidates and key Harris County offices.
Texas Voter Guide
Texas Voter Guide helps Houston-area voters with ballot information, candidate races and ballot measures plus links to coverage and editorial endorsements.
Early Voting Dates
Early voting begins Oct. 19 with Election Day on Nov. 3; register by Oct. 5 to vote in November.
U.S. Senate Race
Republican Ken Paxton runs against Democrat James Talarico for Texas Senate seat with Libertarian Ted Brown also competing.
U.S. House District 2
CD-2 includes Harris and Montgomery Counties extending from Houston's East Side north into The Woodlands.
U.S. House District 7
CD-7 covers parts of Harris and Fort Bend counties with Democrat Lizzie Pannill Fletcher as incumbent.
U.S. House District 8
CD-8 vacated by U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell who retired after two terms; covers west of Houston to Conroe and Livingston.
U.S. House District 9
CD-9 moves from southwest Houston to east encompassing eastern Houston, parts of Harris County and Liberty County.
U.S. House District 14
CD-14 stretches along Gulf Coast from Lake Jackson to Beaumont with Republican Randy Weber as incumbent.
U.S. House District 18
CD-18 includes southeast Houston stretching through Sunnyside, Third Ward, Downtown and Northeast Houston.
U.S. House District 22
CD-22 covers more than half of Fort Bend County and parts of Brazoria and Harris counties.
U.S. House District 29
CD-29 redrawn by Republicans to cut out Pasadena and South Houston with Democrat Sylvia Garcia as incumbent.
U.S. House District 36
CD-36 spans eight counties from Pearland to Jasper with Republican Brian Babin as incumbent.
U.S. House District 38
CD-38 includes wealthy Houston suburbs like Klein, Cypress, Katy, Tomball and Memorial Villages.
Governor Race
Republican Greg Abbott runs against Democrat Gina Hinojosa for Texas governor with Libertarian Pat Dixon also competing.
Lieutenant Governor Race
Republican Dan Patrick runs against Democrat Vikki Goodwin for Texas lieutenant governor.
Attorney General Race
Republican Mayes Middleton runs against Democrat Nathan Johnson for Texas attorney general.
The essence
Texans head to polls on Nov. 3 for midterms that could decide congressional control amid Trump's final term.
