Texas Secretary of State General

About This Race

The Texas Secretary of State general election on November 3, 2026, will determine the state's chief elections officer responsible for overseeing voter registration, election administration, and business filings. This statewide partisan office is critical for ensuring the integrity and accessibility of Texas elections.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026
Early Voting Starts: October 26, 2026
Early Voting Ends: November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Texas, registered voters must present an acceptable form of photo ID at the polls, such as a Texas driver license, election identification certificate, or U.S. passport. Voters can check their registration status, find polling locations, and apply for mail-in ballots through the Texas Secretary of State’s website, with mail ballot applications due by October 23, 2026.

Republican

Jane Nelson

Texas Secretary of State

Biography

Jane Nelson is a Republican state senator from District 12 who has served in the Texas Senate since 1993, chairing key committees on finance and health. She is running for Secretary of State to modernize election systems, increase voter access, and ensure secure and transparent elections across Texas.

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Democratic

Joe Jaworski

Texas Secretary of State

Biography

Joe Jaworski is a Democratic attorney and former mayor of Galveston who previously ran for Texas Attorney General in 2022. He is running for Secretary of State to protect voting rights, expand early voting access, and restore public trust in Texas elections through nonpartisan administration.

Campaign Website

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