# Texas Voter Guide: Nov. 3 Election Races

> Texas voters prepare for competitive midterm elections as Trump's final term approaches.
- Title: Texas Voter Guide: Nov. 3 Election Races · Houstonchronicle
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Texans head to polls on Nov. 3 for midterms that could decide congressional control amid Trump's final term.