Texas Senate Races Set for Half of Seats
Voters in 16 of the 31 Texas state senate districts cast ballots in the November 3, 2026 elections.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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Texas held elections on November 3, 2026, for roughly half of its 31 state senate seats, covering 16 districts including three in North Texas. Contested races include Bob Hall and Keenen Colbert in District 2, Leigh Wambsganss and Taylor Rehmet in District 9, and David Cook and Amy Martinez-Salas in District 22.
Why it matters
The contests determine control of a large share of the state senate chamber for the coming term. Each district represents approximately 940,000 people, so results shape representation for a substantial portion of Texas residents.
Sixteen of the 31 Texas state senate seats were on the ballot, with each district covering about 940,000 people. Outcomes and vote tallies for the contested races were not included in the source data.
The players
Bob Hall
Republican candidate in Texas Senate District 2, seeking the seat in the 2026 election.
Keenen Colbert
Democratic candidate in Texas Senate District 2, competing in the 2026 election.
Leigh Wambsganss
Republican candidate in Texas Senate District 9, seeking the seat in the 2026 election.
Taylor Rehmet
Democratic candidate in Texas Senate District 9, competing in the 2026 election.
David Cook
Republican candidate in Texas Senate District 22, seeking the seat in the 2026 election.
The details
Seats up for reelection fall in districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 13, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, and 31. Republican and Democratic nominees are running in the North Texas districts 2, 9, and 22.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Texas state senate elections held for half of the chamber's seats.
Political Context
The 2026 contests continue Texas's staggered senate cycle, in which roughly half the 31 seats are filled every two years. Each cycle determines representation for districts averaging about 940,000 residents.
Texas residents in the 16 contested districts will see new or re-elected state senators determine state law for the coming term. Voters in other districts remain represented by senators whose seats were not on the 2026 ballot.
The takeaway
Checking your own senate district number helps you know which races apply to your ballot and representation in Texas.
Further reading
Explore more on the Elections coverage for Texas state races.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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