Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is searching for an unprecedented fourth time period as Texas’ governor in 2026, and holds an unlimited fundraising benefit over his quite a few Republican and Democratic challengers.
Abbott, 68, faces 10 opponents within the GOP main on March 3.
Whereas most of them have little political expertise, one intriguing contender is Evelyn Brooks, who serves on the Texas State Board of Schooling, and was as soon as an ally of the governor earlier than launching a marketing campaign that’s been deeply essential of his college voucher program.
If Abbott is reelected and serves out one other four-year time period, he’ll be the longest-serving governor in Texas historical past, and he’ll rival others for that title nationwide. He reported a staggering $105 million readily available for his reelection marketing campaign as of Dec. 31.
9 Democrats are searching for their social gathering’s nomination for governor within the March main.
The 2 biggest-name contenders have been Houston businessman Andrew White and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D-Austin), however White dropped out to endorse Hinojosa on Jan. 5. His identify will nonetheless seem on the poll in March. The race additionally contains former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, although Bell’s web site seems to have been archived and his marketing campaign e-mail handle is not working.
Hinojosa has raised about $1 million since launching her marketing campaign and reported about $370,000 readily available as of Dec. 31.
The November poll may nonetheless embody third-party candidates, who select their nominees exterior of the first course of, or impartial candidates, who acquire signatures to qualify after the first.
Candidates beneath are proven within the order they may seem on Bexar County’s Republican and Democratic main ballots.
Republican candidates for Texas governor in 2026
R.F. “Bob” Achgill
Bob Achgill is a mechanical engineer in Bryan who labored on NASA’s House Shuttle program for IBM.
Pete Chambers
Pete “Doc” Chambers is a U.S. Military veteran who runs a nonprofit ministry in Wimberly.
Evelyn Brooks
Evelyn Brooks in a longtime educator who serves on the State Board of Schooling.
Mark V. Goloby
Mark V. Goloby lives in Houston and based an oil and fuel expertise firm.
Kenneth Hyde
Kenneth Hyde is a San Antonio horticulturist centered on legalizing marijuana.
Stephen Samuelson
Stephen Samuelson is a medically retired veteran who works in trauma advocacy.
Ronnie Tullos
Ronnie Tullos served within the Texas Guard and as a captain with the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Workplace.
Greg Abbott
Greg Abbott is the longest-serving governor in Texas historical past, first elected in 2014.
Democrats working for Texas governor in 2026
Angela Villescaz
Angela “TíaAngie” Villescaz is an schooling advocate from Uvalde.
Chris Bell
Chris Bell is an legal professional and former journalist who served in Congress and on Houston’s metropolis council.
Bobby Cole
Bobby Cole is an East Texas farmer and retired firefighter.
Andrew White
Andrew White dropped out of the race on Jan. 5 however will nonetheless seem on the first poll.
Patricia Abrego
Patricia Abrego is searching for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2026.
Zach Vance
Zach Vance is a medically retired Marine who most just lately labored at an Austin information group.
Gina Hinojosa
Gina Hinojosa is an legal professional from Brownsville who represents Austin within the Texas Home.
Carlton Hart
Carlton W. Hart is a retired occasions specialist from Houston.
