Apollo Hernandez
Apollo Hernandez (Republican Party) ran for election to the Texas State Senate to represent District 5. He lost in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
Hernandez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Texas State Senate District 5
Incumbent Charles Schwertner (R) and Paul Thomasson (D) are running in the general election for Texas State Senate District 5 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Charles Schwertner (R)  | |
 | Paul Thomasson (D) | |
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 5
Paul Thomasson (D) defeated Kevin Nelson (D) in the Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 5 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Thomasson | 51.3 | 31,703 |
 | Kevin Nelson | 48.7 | 30,123 | |
| Total votes: 61,826 | |||
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 5
Incumbent Charles Schwertner (R) defeated Larry Nance (R) and Apollo Hernandez (R) in the Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 5 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charles Schwertner | 75.2 | 39,614 |
 | Larry Nance | 14.2 | 7,491 | |
 | Apollo Hernandez | 10.6 | 5,590 | |
| Total votes: 52,695 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Apollo Hernandez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hernandez's responses.
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- Make Texas Affordable Again. Families are being squeezed by soaring property appraisals, higher taxes, and growing regulations. I’m running to stop annual property tax appraisals, cut waste, and make it possible for our kids to afford living and raising a family in Texas.
- Protect Texas With Strength and Preparation. As a former Recon Marine and multi-tour combat veteran, I’ve stood beside Marines in real fights. Texas faces new threats—from border crime to modern terrorism—and we must be ready. I’ll work to strengthen border security, support law enforcement, and build a volunteer force that helps protect our communities during crises.
- Restore Excellence in Education. My wife is a former teacher, and I’ve seen the challenges firsthand. Texas must pay teachers like professionals, cut burdensome mandates, and ensure our schools prepare students for the future—including cybersecurity and workforce readiness. Strong schools mean stronger families, safer communities, and a more competitive Texas.
I believe Texans deserve to afford the homes and communities they’ve worked hard for. I’m committed to ending annual property appraisals, reducing the tax burden on families, and reining in regulations that make life harder for working people.
• Border Security & Public Safety
I support strong border enforcement, greater support for law enforcement, and proactive measures that help our communities prepare for modern security threats including cyber.
• Education & Teacher Support
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
