Texas voters will face some significant decisions at the ballot box this year. And they will make those decisions twice.

Here is who is running for Texas governor in 2026.

Gov. Greg Abbott is running for a fourth 4-year term and holds a huge cash advantage over his 10 Republican and 9 Democratic challengers.

On March 3, voters in the primary election will decide who will be the Democratic candidate in the race for Texas governor. Nine Democrats are seeking the nomination.

The governor is Texas’ chief executive, with a hand in everything from enforcing laws to setting budget priorities and ...

The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.