Louderback Leads Early Returns in District 30
Incumbent A.J. Louderback holds a wide early lead over Democrat Crystal Sedillo in the Texas House District 30 race.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
Incumbent Republican A.J. Louderback leads Democrat Crystal Sedillo in early returns for Texas House District 30, holding 79% of early ballots cast. At the time of reporting, 107 of Texas' 254 counties had submitted election returns.
Why it matters
The early returns give an initial indication of the race in a district covering six Texas counties, though unofficial results may change as more returns are counted. The contest is between a sitting representative and a first-time state candidate.
Louderback holds 2,529 early votes to Sedillo's 678, a 79% to 21% split of early ballots cast. Only 107 of Texas' 254 counties had submitted returns at the time of reporting, leaving the final margin unsettled.
The players
A.J. Louderback
A Republican and former Jackson County sheriff of five terms who has served as the District 30 state representative since 2025 and is a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Crystal Sedillo
A Democrat and community advocate and communications specialist who is running in her first state race and has spoken out on education issues.
Texas Secretary of State's Office
The state agency that publishes unofficial election returns for Texas races, including the early returns cited in this report.
The details
Louderback has represented District 30 since 2025 and previously served five terms as Jackson County sheriff, and he is a U.S. Air Force veteran who has favored conservative GOP platforms including border security. Sedillo, a communications specialist and community advocate who has spoken out on education issues, is campaigning in her first state race.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: early voting returns reported showing Louderback leading.
Season Trajectory
Early returns in Texas House races typically reflect early-voting patterns and are refined as the Texas Secretary of State's Office publishes additional county returns. The District 30 result will be shaped by how the remaining counties report.
Texas voters in the six District 30 counties will see the final results once official canvasses are complete. Early returns may shift as remaining counties report.
The takeaway
Early returns are a partial snapshot, and the final outcome of the District 30 race will depend on the remaining county returns. Readers should watch for official results before drawing conclusions.
Further reading
For more on how the state's races are tracked, see Texas Elections.
