Source: sos.state.tx.us · last verified 2026-06-18
The Texas Secretary of State has prepared a guide to help candidates navigate the electoral process in 2026. The guide covers topics such as offices up for election, qualifications required to run for office, and important dates for party conventions, primary elections, and the general election.
Candidates can find information on how to file for the Republican or Democratic primary, the Libertarian or Green Party convention process, and how to run as an independent or write-in candidate. The guide also provides information on running for judicial office and how to become a nominee of a new party or a party without ballot access.
Additionally, the guide includes a list of important addresses and related links, including contact information for the Texas Ethics Commission and the Federal Election Commission.
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