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2026 Race · Texas

U.S. Senate

7 candidates on record

The 2026 election for U.S. Senate in Texas is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 7 candidates are on record: Ken Paxton (Republican), James Talarico (Democratic), Ted Brown (Libertarian), Joshua Cain (Independent), Camencia Ford (Independent), Jade Simmons (Independent), and Hans Truelson (Independent).

Ken Paxton

Republican

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James Talarico

Democratic

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Ted Brown

Libertarian

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Joshua Cain

Independent

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Camencia Ford

Independent

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Jade Simmons

Independent

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Hans Truelson

Independent

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2026 Texas U.S. Senate — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. Senate in Texas in 2026?

Ken Paxton (Republican), James Talarico (Democratic), Ted Brown (Libertarian), Joshua Cain (Independent), Camencia Ford (Independent), Jade Simmons (Independent), and Hans Truelson (Independent).

When is the 2026 Texas U.S. Senate election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Texas and are listed at vote.gov.