Texas Governor General | The Truth Hub

About This Race

The 2026 Texas gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Texas. This statewide election determines the state's chief executive for a four-year term, with responsibilities including overseeing the state budget, appointing agency heads, and implementing state laws.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 7, 2026
Early Voting Starts: October 21, 2026
Early Voting Ends: November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Texas, eligible citizens must register by October 7, 2026, either online via the Texas Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their county voter registrar's office. On Election Day or during early voting (October 21–November 1, 2026), voters must present an approved form of photo ID, such as a Texas driver's license, election identification certificate, or U.S. passport, unless they qualify for a reasonable impediment declaration.

Incumbent

Republican

Greg Abbott

Governor of Texas

Biography

Greg Abbott is the incumbent Governor of Texas, first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2022. A former Texas Supreme Court Justice and Attorney General, Abbott is running for re-election to continue his focus on border security, economic growth, and limiting federal overreach.

Campaign Website

Democratic

Beto O'Rourke

Governor of Texas

Biography

Beto O'Rourke is a former U.S. Representative from Texas's 16th congressional district and the 2018 and 2022 Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate and Governor, respectively. He is running again in 2026 to expand access to healthcare, strengthen public education, and reform the state's energy grid.

Campaign Website

Updated 3 days ago

state

Public School Dist. That Let 19-year-old Illegal Alien Sexually Assault Multiple Girls Hires Global Law Firm

The Virginia public school district that allowed a 19-year-old illegal immigrant to enroll in high school and sexually assault multiple girls is now paying a global law firm to “investigate” the crimes and offer legal advice, according to records obtained by Judicial Watch. The big league firm, the state’s largest, is billing taxpayers up to […] The post Public School Dist. That Let 19-year-old Illegal Alien Sexually Assault Multiple Girls Hires Global Law Firm appeared first on Judicial Watch.

Read article

Google News 5 days ago