Note: Campaign finance numbers for federal candidates covers the period of 10/20/2022–11/28/2022. Numbers for state candidates cover their last filed report through 10/29/2022.
Current: Greg Abbott (R)
TPI: R-54%
Background
In the 2022 midterm elections, the top race on ballots in Texas will be for governor. The current head of the executive branch in the Lone Star State is Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking his third term. He won the Republican primaries in 2014 and 2018 handily with over 90 percent of the vote each time and won the general elections with 59 percent and 56 percent respectively. Despite several GOP challengers this year, Abbott won the Republican nomination again with 66 percent.
Former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke, who previously launched senatorial and presidential bids, is the Democratic nominee for governor. He was the frontrunner in the Democratic primary and won the nomination in March with 91 percent of the vote.
It is likely to be among the most expensive races in the country, with Abbott’s campaign indicating it aims to spend over $100 million coupled with O’Rourke’s previous fundraising prowess. Sitting at the top of the ticket, both candidates hope their campaigns influence down-ballot races for their respective parties.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Greg Abbott (R)* | $3,725,773.48 | $20,797,358.88 | $8,816,942.64 | $0.00 |
Beto O’Rourke (D) | $4,253,607.03 | $24,399,901.21 | $10,480,462.15 | $0.00 |
Mark Tippetts (L) | $5,967.11 | $9,004.70 | $13,209.94 | $0.00 |
Delilah Barrios (G) |
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Polling
Current: Dan Patrick (R)
TPI: R-54%
Background
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is seeking his third term as the state’s second-ranking executive and the presiding officer of the Texas Senate. Patrick has held the role since he ousted former Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in the 2014 Republican primary runoff with 65 percent of the vote. He won the general election with 58 percent in 2014 and again in 2018 with 51.3 percent against the Democratic nominee, Mike Collier, who received 46.5 percent.
Collier and Patrick will have a rematch on the November ballot again this year, after the Democrat won the nomination in a runoff against state Rep. Michelle Beckley (D-Carrollton).
While Collier has liberal stances on the issues, he issued a statement after his runoff victory that included several issues traditionally more important to conservatives, reflecting a more moderate approach than the one Beckley took on the campaign trail.
“With exploding property taxes, chaos at the border, a rickety power grid, our public schools suffering, and our constitutional rights under assault, the fact is Texas cannot bear four more years of Dan Patrick,” Collier wrote.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dan Patrick (R)* | $16,544,864.33 | $5,073,569.36 | $3,276,270.16 | $0.00 |
Mike Collier (D) | $128,274.19 | $1,510,433.47 | $712,581.39 | $450,500.00 |
Shanna Steele (L) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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Current: Ken Paxton (R)
TPI: R-54%
Background
Though it was one of the most-watched primary races in Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton walked away with the Republican nomination to continue leading the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). He secured his spot on the ballot after winning a runoff race against Land Commissioner George P. Bush with 68 percent of the vote.
In 2018, Paxton won reelection against Democrat Justin Nelson, who campaigned heavily on Paxton’s indictment for securities fraud. In one of the closest statewide races that year, Paxton received 50.6 percent, while Nelson received 47 percent and Libertarian Michael Ray Harris received 2.4 percent.
After a competitive primary and runoff race this year, Democrats nominated former American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) attorney Rochelle Garza to challenge Paxton. In addition to criticism regarding the charges of securities fraud still pending in court, Garza, like Paxton’s Republican challengers, has blasted the incumbent for allegations of abuse of office raised by several of Paxton’s former senior aides.
With Garza known for defending abortion before the Supreme Court and Paxton’s legal challenge to the results of the 2020 presidential election, the race for attorney general is infused with heated partisan differences.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ken Paxton (R)* | $2,905,732.95 | $4,948,002.19 | $2,351,968.50 | $875,000.00 |
Rochelle Garza (D) | $285,049.54 | $2,267,128.10 | $1,095,538.99 | $0.00 |
Mark Ash (L) | $0.00 | $119.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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Current: George P. Bush (R)
TPI: R-54%
Background
Since the current head of the General Land Office (GLO), Land Commissioner George P. Bush, sought a bid for attorney general instead of reelection, he left his current position open for a new candidate to fill.
Out of the crowded Republican primary, state Sen. Dawn Buckingham (R-Lakeway) ultimately emerged as the nominee. In November she will face Democrat Jay Kleberg, who overcame a second-place spot in the March 1 primary to defeat Sandragrace Martinez in the Democratic party runoff on May 24.
Disaster response, natural resource use, school funding, and management of the Alamo all fall under the land commissioner’s purview, making them hot topics for the general election.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
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Dawn Buckingham (R) | $501,480.57 | $695,892.81 | $581,197.58 | $0.00 |
Jay Kleberg (D) | $127,648.06 | $1,383,723.78 | $625,893.40 | $100,000.00 |
Alfred Molison (G) |
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Current: Sid Miller (R)
TPI: R-54%
Background
While the current Agriculture Commissioner, Sid Miller, mulled the idea of running for a higher office, he ultimately decided to seek reelection to his current position in 2022. Facing a challenge from state Rep. James White (R-Hillister) and Carey Counsil, Miller won the Republican primary with 58 percent of the vote.
In the Democratic primary, Susan Hays won the nomination outright with 83 percent.
Miller first won election to his position in 2014 with 58.6 percent in the general election, and he was reelected in 2018 with 51.3 percent.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sid Miller (R)* | $205,845.66 | $21,514.28 | $62,750.00 | $200,000.00 |
Susan Hays (D) | $32,329.92 | $114,027.62 | $77,578.27 | $0.00 |
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Current: Wayne Christian (R)
TPI: R-54%
Background
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) regulates the state’s prolific oil and gas industry and is again a target for Texas Democrats and their environmentalist allies.
Current chairman of the RRC, Wayne Christian, is up for reelection for a second term. He was first elected with 53 percent of the vote in November 2016. After a contested GOP primary this year, Christian won the runoff against challenger Sarah Stogner with 65 percent of the vote.
As the only Democratic candidate to file, activist Luke Warford is the minority party’s pick to challenge Christian.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Wayne Christian (R)* | $312,241.04 | $21,109.69 | $88,441.61 | $0.00 |
Luke Warford (D) | $206,498.04 | $308,532.90 | $201,544.95 | $26,789.87 |
Jaime Andres Diez (L) | $1,651.40 | $6,982.99 | $6,182.00 | $10,500.00 |
Hunter Crow (G) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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Current: Glenn Hegar (R)
TPI: R-54%
Background
Glenn Hegar, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, is up for re-election in 2022. The state’s fiscal officer is seeking his third term. He won the 2014 and 2018 general elections with 58.4 percent and 53.2 percent of the vote, respectively.
After a primary and runoff election, Texas Democrats nominated Janet Dudding to challenge Hegar. An independent candidate, Michael Pepos Berlanga, and a Libertarian candidate, Alonzo Echevarria-Garza, are also running.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Glenn Hegar (R)* | $8,714,937.55 | $238,764.73 | $363,965.00 | $0.00 |
Janet Dudding (D) | $18,667.00 | $45,137.57 | $35,430.73 | $47,271.63 |
V. Alonzo Echevarria-Garza (L) |
Coverage
TPI: D-52%
Background
After a close race between Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-15) and Republican challenger Monica De La Cruz in 2020, GOP lawmakers redrew the map to make Texas’ 15th Congressional District more favorable to their party. With Gonzalez’s decision to run in the 34th Congressional District instead, the seat is open for either a new Republican or Democrat to take his place. Either party still has an opportunity, as Beto O’Rourke carried the district in 2018 while Donald Trump carried it in 2020.
De La Cruz secured the GOP nomination outright, while the Democratic nomination went to a competitive runoff. Michelle Vallejo led the runoff with 30 votes, but Ruben Ramirez requested a recount.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Receipts | Debts Owed |
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Monica De La Cruz (R) | $98,193.64 | $853,167.52 | $362,856.50 | $0.00 |
Michelle Vallejo (D) | $28,643.42 | $528,490.88 | $398,908.62 | $100,000.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-54%
Background
Texas’ 23rd Congressional District has been one of the most competitive in Texas in recent years, with a TPI rating of R-50% following the 2020 election.
Lawmakers redrew its boundaries to shore up GOP votes, but the district is still fairly competitive with a TPI of R-54%.
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) is seeking reelection and faces Democrat John Lira.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Receipts | Debts Owed |
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Tony Gonzales (R)* | $374,296.07 | $702,791.54 | $257,920.77 | $0.00 |
John Lira (D) | $3,262.46 | $76,739.84 | $24,153.64 | $0.00 |
Frank Lopez Jr. (I) | $679.91 | $32,138 | $2,185 | $10,638.63 |
Coverage
TPI: D-57%
Background
For the second straight election, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) faced progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros in a primary and runoff election. He led the runoff by a few hundred votes, but Cisneros requested a recount.
Cuellar is among the most moderate Democrats in Congress and has been targeted by Justice Democrats, the group behind Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez’s (D-NY) rise that also recruited Cisneros in 2020.
With Republicans fighting to swing the rest of South Texas, the GOP hopes to include TX-28 in its list of November victories.
Republican voters in the district nominated Cassy Garcia, a former Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) staffer.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Receipts | Debts Owed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Henry Cuellar (D)* | $105,330.99 | $435,016.78 | $262,094.99 | $0.00 |
Cassy Garcia (R) | $67,141.82 | $882,744.93 | $759,956.36 | $0.00 |
Coverage
TPI: D-63%
Background
After redistricting changes and the retirement of Rep. Filemon Vela (D-TX-34), Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-15) is now seeking election in the coastal South Texas district instead of the inland one he has represented for the past three terms.
Gonzalez secured the Democratic primary outright, but a special election called after Vela resigned mid-term has added a layer of intrigue to the race.
Since he is currently representing the 15th Congressional District, Gonzalez did not file to run in the special election, which will be held under the old boundaries of the district that has a TPI of D-56% rather than the new map that will be used in the general election.
However, Republican nominee Mayra Flores launched a bid in the special election and won outright with over 50 percent of the vote.
Reps. Gonzalez and Flores will now go toe-to-toe under the boundaries of the new district in November.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Receipts | Debts Owed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vicente Gonzalez (D)* | $353,946.03 | $365,369.44 | $244,616.60 | $0.00 |
Mayra Flores (R)* | $84,303.55 | $1,061,857.61 | $781,337.64 | $0.00 |
Coverage
TPI: D-58%
Background
Long held by staunch charter school opponent Georgina Pérez, District 1 is one of the more competitive seats in the State Board of Education (SBOE).
Pérez is one of three SBOE members to step down voluntarily this year. She endorsed Melissa Ortega, a Women’s and Gender Studies professor at the University of Texas, who won the Democratic nomination in a runoff against Laura Márquez.
In the Republican primary, San Antonio teacher Michael “Travis” Stevens won the March 1 primary outright. Stevens boasts an education doctorate and 11 years of high school teaching experience.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Michael Travis Stevens (R) | $0.00 | $2,919.89 | $5,925.00 | $0.00 |
Melissa Ortega (D) |
Coverage
TPI: D-52%
Background
Currently held by outgoing Democrat Ruben Cortez, District 2 is the most competitive seat in the SBOE. Pharr Economic Development Corporation director Victor Perez won the Democratic primary runoff.
Former teacher LJ Francis was one of several Republican SBOE candidates to campaign against critical race theory and defeat candidates quieter on the issue. He won the March 1 primary with 57 percent of the vote.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
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LJ Francis (R) | $61,906.41 | $19,542.02 | $259,563.00 | $0.00 |
Victor Perez (D) | $12,500.06 | $9,002.01 | $4,900.00 | $0.00 |
Coverage
TPI: D-55%
Background
District 3 is the seat second most likely to swing. Progressive incumbent Marisa Perez-Diaz has held the seat since 2013 and ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. She has a reputation as one of the board’s most liberal members when it comes to social issues in the curriculum. However, she parted with Pérez and Cortez last year when she voted to approve most of the charters on the board’s agenda.
Insurance agent Ken Morrow defeated retired teacher and principal Lana Holland for the Republican nomination.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Marisa Perez-Diaz (D)* | $7,742.27 | $79.07 | $5,750.00 | $0.00 |
Ken Morrow (R) | $1,528.90 | $6,627.49 | $7,555.02 | $0.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-59%
Background
Freshman member Will Hickman, a Republican, quickly built a reputation as one of the board’s more conservative members after taking the seat in 2020. Only one member, Tom Maynard, voted to approve more charters in 2021, earning Hickman the praise of the Texas Charter School Association.
Hickman will face outspoken progressive Michelle Palmer, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Palmer has made history and sex education central issues for her curriculum platform. Her notable endorsements include The Houston Chronicle and the Houston GLBT Caucus.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Will Hickman (R)* | $239.13 | $10,291.50 | $3,750.00 | $3,000.00 |
Michelle Palmer (D) | $20,197.91 | $3,649.16 | $3,391.13 | $0.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-59%
Background
When the legislature created new district maps, it drew incumbent Matt Robinson (R-District 7) out of his district — a decision Robinson called “vindictive” payback for his opposition to charter school expansion. Robinson chose not to seek reelection.
Science professor Dan Hochman ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Conservative Julie Pickren, a former Alvin ISD trustee and current board member of Fresh Impact Christian Academy, squeaked past a crowded field of candidates to win the Republican primary with 50.52 percent of the vote.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Julie Pickren (R) | $10,250.17 | $32,876.70 | $8,450.00 | $10,000.00 |
Dan Hochman (D) | $1,000.00 | $5,783.81 | $3,488.00 | $0.00 |
Alan Pyeatt (L) | $0.00 | $122.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-59%
Background
In Senate District (SD) 9, Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills) faces a challenge from Democrat Gwenn Burud.
During the redistricting period last fall, lawmakers moved SD 9 to be entirely within Tarrant County, instead of dipping into Dallas County as it did under the previous map.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kelly Hancock (R)* | $3,663,847.44 | $50,086.39 | $263,053.73 | $0.00 |
Gwenn Burud (D) | $16,230.35 | $77,329.56 | $31,045.29 | $0.00 |
Coverage
TPI: D-57%
Background
The state’s second most competitive district, SD 19, will feature a competition between Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio) and Republican Robert Garza.
SD 19 includes a sizable portion of San Antonio, almost all of Seguin, and stretches West along the border to reach Big Bend.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Roland Gutierrez (D)* | $245,873.79 | $55,539.49 | $115,780.22 | $0.00 |
Robert Garza (R) | $150.00 | $1,014.85 | $150.00 | $0.00 |
Coverage
TPI: D-59%
Background
Sen. Chuy Hinojosa (D-McAllen) faces a challenge from Republican Westley Wright in SD 20.
Under the new boundary of Hinojosa’s district, SD 20 includes McAllen and Edinburg, as well as a large portion of Corpus Christi.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa (D)* | $456,949.14 | $134,134.22 | $117,591.20 | $0.00 |
Westley Wright (R) | $3,275.00 | $16,158.35 | $3,275.00 | $0.00 |
Coverage
TPI: D-56%
Background
After the retirement of Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. (D-Brownsville), the race for SD 27 in South Texas is expected to be the most competitive election in the state Senate.
Four Democrats launched bids to succeed Lucio. Attorney and businesswoman Morgan LaMantia, backed by Lucio, came out on top in the Democratic runoff.
She will face Republican Adam Hinojosa, who won the three-person GOP primary outright in March.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Morgan Lamantia (D) | $199,054.08 | $629,540.58 | $136,434.02 | $5,030,000.00 |
Adam Hinojosa (R) | $39,018.73 | $218,060.99 | $662,122.75 | $88,075.43 |
Coverage
TPI: R-59%
Background
Rep. Gary Gates (R-Rosenberg), first elected to House District (HD) 28 during a competitive special election in 2019, will face Democrat Nelvin Adriatico under the new boundaries of his district.
HD 28 is contained entirely within Fort Bend County. Under the new lines adopted by lawmakers last fall, the district includes more of Gates’ hometown as well as a sizable portion of Sugar Land that was previously within HD 26.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gary Gates (R)* | $23,953.10 | $102,331.95 | $55,657.73 | $1,796,100.00 |
Nelvin J. Adriatico (D) | $13,706.86 | $6,604.98 | $12,515.00 | $52,000.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-57%
Background
After his South Texas district was redrawn to favor Republicans, Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-Rio Grande City) announced that he was changing his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.
In his reelection bid, Guillen topped two GOP challengers in the primary election and now faces Democrat Martha Gutierrez in the general election.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Guillen (R)* | $479,498.06 | $90,845.75 | $244,127.34 | $0.00 |
Martha Gutierrez (D) |
Coverage
TPI: D-57%
Background
Rep. Abel Herrero (D-Robstown) was first elected to HD 34 in 2004, but lost to Republican Connie Scott in 2010 before winning the seat back from her in 2012.
This year, Herrero faces Republican Carolyn Vaughn, a former Corpus Christi council member and former Nueces County commissioner.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Abel Herrero (D)* | $114,086.70 | $141,510.97 | $124,332.98 | $0.00 |
Carolyn Vaughn (R) | $24,391.39 | $146,518.27 | $55,588.35 | $340,000.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-53%
Background
The Rio Grande Valley district held by Rep. Alex Dominguez (D-Brownsville) — who was drawn into HD 38 and is now running for SD 27 — was redistricted so that its population anchor is now in Harlingen instead of Brownsville, making it a competitive seat that could potentially swing toward Republicans.
Janie Lopez won the Republican nomination outright, while a competitive runoff between two Democrats led to the nomination of Luis Villarreal, Jr., a former Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. (D-Brownsville) staffer.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Luis Villarreal (D) | $89,101.37 | $66,960.04 | $735,078.80 | $3,014.83 |
Janie Lopez (R) | $7,680.71 | $53,837.29 | $57,156.75 | $164,200.00 |
Coverage
TPI: D-59%
Background
Two Guerras will be on the ballot for HD 41 once again: the incumbent, Rep. Bobby Guerra (D-Mission), and returning Republican challenger John Robert Guerra.
In the 2020 election, the Democratic incumbent received 58 percent of the vote. Under the new boundaries, President Joe Biden carried the district with 56 percent of the vote in 2020.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Receipts | Debts Owed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bobby Guerra (D)* | $88,112.52 | $14,668.23 | $57,494.78 | $0.00 |
John “Doc” Guerra (R) | $12,540.25 | $17,157.38 | $74,591.98 | $3,000.00 |
Coverage
TPI: D-58%
Background
In the original draft of the state House redistricting plan last fall, Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) was drawn into a neighboring, Republican-leaning district. But with the amended version that was ultimately approved, Zwiener remained in the Democratic-leaning HD 45.
Hays County, where the district is located, has swung toward Democrats in the past decade with the explosive growth on the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio.
The 2022 election will show whether that trend will continue or if it could become more competitive again.
Zwiener faces Republican Michelle Lopez on the ballot.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Receipts | Debts Owed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Erin Zwiener (D)* | $19,321.57 | $140,121.23 | $113,502.33 | $0.00 |
Michelle Lopez (R) | $13,660.04 | $41,140.75 | $27,480.71 | $25,000.00 |
Coverage
TPI: D-58%
Background
Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin) was first elected to the western Austin district after defeating a Republican incumbent in 2018, and she held onto her seat after a competitive general election in 2020.
The seat was redrawn to be more favorable for Democrats, but it is still the most competitive Austin-based seat. Goodwin faces Republican Rob McCarthy on the ballot.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Receipts | Debts Owed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vikki Goodwin (D)* | $67,100.15 | $95,649.71 | $36,892.73 | $36,892.73 |
Rob McCarthy (R) | $11,460.23 | $35,189.91 | $8,742.39 | $150,000.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-55%
Background
With Rep. James Talarico (D-Round Rock) running in a different district, the Williamson County seat is open for a new member to take office in 2023. Though redrawn to shift its TPI from D-53% to R-55%, the district remains one of the most competitive in the state.
Republican Caroline Harris came out on top of a competitive primary and runoff election and faces Democrat Luis Echegaray on the November ballot.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Caroline Harris (R) | $145,971.81 | $126,513.99 | $600,619.60 | $0.00 |
Luis Echegaray (D) | $9,219.89 | $7,138.11 | $7,504.34 | $0.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-55%
Background
With some areas of Bell County swinging toward Democrats recently, Republican lawmakers redrew the two House districts within to shore up GOP votes in HD 54 and make HD 55 more competitive.
HD 54 was redrawn to completely encircle HD 55.
This election year, Rep. Brad Buckley (R-Killeen) faces a challenge from Democrat Jonathan Hildner.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Brad Buckley (R)* | $217,422.86 | $112,156.78 | $319,178.64 | $30,300.00 |
Jonathan Hildner (D) |
Coverage
TPI: R-57%
Background
HD 55 was redrawn during the last redistricting cycle to lie in the middle of Hays County, completely encircled by HD 54. In the process of changing boundaries HD 55 became much more competitive, shifting from a TPI of R-66% to R-57%.
The incumbent, Rep. Hugh Shine (R-Temple), faces Democratic challenger Tristian Sanders.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hugh Shine (R)* | $687,426.42 | $232,265.63 | $75,028.39 | $30,000.00 |
Tristian Sanders (D) |
Coverage
TPI: R-58%
Background
To accommodate the booming population of suburban areas surrounding the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, HD 61 was relocated to Collin County and drawn to favor Republicans.
Out of the three Republicans who ran for the seat, Frederick Frazier secured the nomination. He will face Democrat Sheena King in the general election.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Frederick Frazier (R) | $53,865.11 | $88,802.26 | $188,984.88 | $20,000.00 |
Sheena King (D) | $18,981.41 | $20,663.12 | $24,306.69 | $498.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-57%
Background
With Rep. Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound) running for SD 12, the Denton County House district is open for a new member to take office in 2023.
Ben Bumgarner won the GOP nomination after a four-person primary and runoff. One Democrat, H. Denise Wooten, ran unopposed in the primary.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ben Bumgarner (R) | $92,685.40 | $53,885.50 | $217,920.48 | $143,869.05 |
H. Denise Wooten (D) | $1,494.33 | $3,082.34 | $4,684.00 | $100.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-58%
Background
With lawmakers redrawing this Denton County seat represented by Rep. Michelle Beckley (D-Carrollton) to favor Republicans, Beckley was drawn into HD 63. She decided to run for lieutenant governor, leaving the seat open for a new member to take office in 2023.
Kronda Thimesch, Beckley’s challenger in 2020, secured the Republican nomination for HD 63 this year and faces Democrat Brittney Verdell in November.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kronda Thimesch (R) | $66,001.24 | $68,122.46 | $123,108.31 | $50,000.00 |
Brittney Verdell (D) |
Coverage
TPI: R-59%
Background
One of the most competitive seats in 2020, HD 66 was redrawn last fall to bolster GOP support.
Its new Republican leanings will be tested again in November, as incumbent Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-Plano) faces Democrat Jesse Ringness.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Matt Shaheen (R)* | $740,040.00 | $95,690.70 | $265,779.19 | $500,000.00 |
Jesse Ringness (D) |
Coverage
TPI: R-58%
Background
Like HD 66, the Collin County seat of HD 67 was redrawn last fall to bolster GOP support.
This year, Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) faces Democrat Kevin Morris in the general election.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Leach (R) | $289,463.42 | $23,333.10 | $189,370.41 | $0.00 |
Kevin Morris (D) | $11,159.73 | $12,765.86 | $22,993.96 | $0.00 |
Coverage
TPI: D-50%
Background
With Rep. Scott Sanford (R-McKinney) retiring, the other GOP members of the Collin County state House delegation put forward a redistricting amendment that would redraw his seat to take on the competitive areas of their own districts, making it the most competitive House seat in the state.
After primaries and runoffs in both major parties, Republican Jamee Jolly faces Democrat Mihaela Plesa.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mihaela Plesa (D) | $164,616.12 | $79,567.34 | $1,410,686.90 | $0.00 |
Jamee Jolly (R) | $71,615.92 | $120,310.48 | $221,143.74 | $59,000.00 |
Coverage
TPI: D-58%
Background
Stretching along a wide swath of the border, HD 74 was one of the most competitive Democrat-held districts in 2020. But during redistricting, Loving and Pecos counties were exchanged for a portion of El Paso County, shifting from a TPI of D-52% to D-58%.
The Democratic strength of the new district versus the swing toward Republicans along the border will be tested this November as Rep. Eddie Morales, Jr. (D-Eagle Pass) faces Republican Katherine Parker.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Eddie Morales (D)* | $126,774.59 | $67,808.13 | $64,930.42 | $215,000.00 |
Katherine Parker (R) | $32,843.80 | $32,737.26 | $669,492.16 | $0.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-58%
Background
In Tarrant County, lawmakers bolstered Republican support in HD 94 during redistricting, shifting its TPI from R-54% to R-58%.
Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-Arlington) faces Democrat Dennis Sherrard.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tony Tinderholt (R)* | $121,186.17 | $6,807.45 | $41,020.58 | $0.00 |
Dennis Sherrard (D) | $7,140.00 | $8,180.26 | $11,155.00 | $10,000.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-59%
Background
Located in the southwestern corner of Tarrant County, HD 97 was expanded in the last redistricting session to include the municipalities of Crowley and White Settlement.
In the process, the partisan leaning of the district shifted from a TPI rating of R-55% to R-59%.
The Republican strength of the new boundaries will be tested in November as Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Fort Worth) faces Democrat Laurin McLaurin.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Craig Goldman (R)* | $448,618.00 | $90,860.34 | $212,920.00 | $0.00 |
Laurin McLaurin (D) |
Coverage
TPI: R-59%
Background
Previously covering all of downtown Dallas, HD 108 was one of the most competitive Republican-held seats in the 2020 election cycle.
Lawmakers redrew the district last year to now only include a narrow strip of blocks reaching down to the Dallas County Courthouse, while more population is pulled from North Dallas. Its TPI rating shifted from D-51% to R-59%.
Rep. Morgan Meyer (R-Dallas) faces Democrat Elizabeth Ginsberg.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Morgan Meyer (R)* | $72,451.85 | $541,649.49 | $689,248.09 | $0.00 |
Elizabeth Ginsberg (D) | $32,618.06 | $168,665.57 | $95,338.77 | $0.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-55%
Background
Located in the northeastern corner of Dallas County, HD 112 was one of the most competitive Republican-held seats in the 2020 election cycle.
Lawmakers redrew the district last year to include a smaller portion of Garland, while picking up greater portions of other cities, including Richardson, Rowlett, and Sunnyvale. Its TPI shifted from D-52% to R-55%.
Rep. Angie Chen Button (R-Richardson) faces Democrat Elva Curl.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Angie Chen Button (R)* | $434,663.71 | $451,730.10 | $426,531.23 | $0.00 |
Elva Curl (D) | $10,656.60 | $80,697.61 | $77,100.23 | $10,000.00 |
Coverage
TPI: D-55%
Background
Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Carrollton) first won the northwest Dallas County district of HD 115 in 2018 when it had a TPI of D-51%, and in 2020, the district swung farther toward Democrats to a TPI of D-55%.
The partisan rating did not change during redistricting, leaving it as one of the most competitive Democrat-held districts in the state.
This year, Johnson faces Republican Melisa Denis.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Julie Johnson (D)* | $335,537.93 | $165,078.39 | $66,832.55 | $0.00 |
Melisa Denis (R) | $93,620.30 | $60,600.38 | $67,882.05 | $61,012.66 |
Coverage
TPI: R-50%
Background
After Rep. Leo Pacheco (D-San Antonio) resigned from his post in the legislature, Rep. John Lujan (R-San Antonio) won his second special election for HD 118, which wraps around the outer edges of southern Bexar County.
The boundaries won by Lujan had a TPI rating of D-57%, and after redistricting, it became one of the most competitive seats in the state with a rating of R-50%.
In November, Lujan will have a rematch with his special election runoff opponent, Democrat Frank Ramirez.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
John Lujan (R)* | $291,578.32 | $139,548.32 | $1,156,171.45 | $0.00 |
Frank Ramirez (D) | $43,385.00 | $126,443.70 | $239,369.68 | $0.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-56%
Background
In North San Antonio, HD 121 was redrawn last year to shore up GOP support. The district shifted from a TPI rating of R-54% to R-56%.
This year, Rep. Steve Allison (R-San Antonio) faces Democrat Becca Moyer DeFelice.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Steve Allison (R)* | $184,564.79 | $80,334.28 | $466,118.80 | $235,000.00 |
Rebecca Moyer DeFelice (D) | $15,308.48 | $140,340.67 | $126,271.25 | $5,000.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-59%
Background
Located in the southeast corner of Harris County and bordering Galveston County, HD 129 leans slightly more Republican after redistricting, shifting from a TPI rating of R-57% to R-59%.
This year, Rep. Dennis Paul (R-Houston) faces Democrat Kat Marvel.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dennis Paul (R)* | $88,759.29 | $28,025.58 | $21,675.00 | $111,000.00 |
Kat Marvel (D) |
Coverage
TPI: R-57%
Background
Out of the five Republicans who ran in the primary to replace outgoing Rep. Jim Murphy (R-Houston), Mano DeAyla won the nomination.
He will face Democrat Mohamad Maarouf in the general election for the new boundaries of HD 133, which was redrawn to help shore up GOP votes in a neighboring district. In the process, the Houston seat shifted from a TPI of R-58% to R-57%.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mano DeAyala (R) | $99,196.45 | $25,863.23 | $201,162.98 | $50,000.00 |
Mohamad Maarouf (D) | ||||
James Patrick Harren (L) |
Coverage
TPI: D-57%
Background
After Rep. Ann Johnson (D-Houston) won the seat against Republican incumbent Sarah Davis in 2020, HD 134 was redrawn last year to become more Democratic. Its TPI rating shifted from D-55% to D-57% under the new plan.
This year, Johnson faces Republican Ryan McConnico.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Receipts | Debts Owed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ann Johnson (D)* | $276,336.25 | $124,450.07 | $63,064.39 | $0.00 |
Ryan McConnico (R) | $6,459.17 | $19,169.51 | $8,539.23 | $0.00 |
Carol Unsicker (L) | $194.02 | $320.06 | $200.00 | $0.00 |
Coverage
TPI: R-56%
Background
While HD 138 was the most competitive district under the old maps, it was redrawn last year to include sections of a neighboring district, shifting its TPI rating from D-50% to R-56%.
Rep. Lacey Hull (R-Houston) faces Democrat Stephanie Morales on the November ballot.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lacey Hull (R)* | $146,792.82 | $179,948.96 | $430,751.70 | $0.00 |
Stephanie Morales (D) |
Coverage
TPI: D-59%
Background
Won by Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D-Houston) in 2020, HD 148 became more competitive after redistricting last year. Under the new map, the TPI rating for the seat shifted from D-65% to D-59%.
This year, Shaw faces Republican Kay Smith.
Libertarian Grizzle Trojacek is also seeking election to the seat.
Fundraising
Candidate | Cash-on-Hand | Expenditures | Contributions | Outstanding Loans |
---|---|---|---|---|
Penny Shaw (D)* | $34,581.66 | $25,275.76 | $20,831.68 | $7,344.71 |
Kay Smith (R) | $45,856.59 | $11,441.98 | $8,150.00 | $50,000.00 |
Grizzle Trojacek (L) |
Coverage
2022 is set to be a major election year in Texas, as all state House, state Senate, and U.S. House seats will be on the ballot, as will most of the statewide elected officials — governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner, and one of the three railroad commissioner positions.
With the many positions on the ballot and map lines to be redrawn through redistricting, a great deal of shuffling is expected to take place. Here is a list of seats that will be open as the incumbents have officially announced their retirement or are running for a different position.
Open State House Districts
Open State Senate Districts
Open Congressional Districts
Open Statewide Positions
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