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Larry Nance
Larry Nance (Republican Party) is running for election to the Texas State Senate to represent District 5. Nance declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.[source]
Nance 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 primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 5
Kevin Nelson (D) and Paul Thomasson (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 5 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 5
Incumbent Charles Schwertner (R), Apollo Hernandez (R), and Larry Nance (R) are running in the Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 5 on March 3, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Larry Nance completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nance's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Texan’s tax burden is too high and needs to be reduced and I am committed to reduce the burden. We have to prevent our citizens from being taxed out of their homes. As a longtime property rights advocate and former Planning Commission Chairman, I will work to reduce the property tax burden, reform how Central Appraisal Districts operate so property owners are empowered, stop the annual increases, and cap and freeze property taxes for seniors. Government should serve taxpayers, not the other way around. I know how to listen, lead and deliver results.
- Public safety starts with secure borders, strong law enforcement, and responsible oversight. As a veteran with hands on experience serving on a Fire District Board and Public Utility Board, I understand emergency readiness and community protection. I will support law enforcement, protect our children, and oppose policies that weaken public safety or misuse technology, including the use of AI to deny medical care or claims for our citizens.
- Opportunity grows when government is accountable and transparent. I will fight for affordable housing solutions, fairer credit reporting practices that don’t punish people trying to secure financing, and ensure teachers have the tools they need to build our children’s future. With over 10 years of public service and private sector leadership, I will be a fulltime, accessible senator who answers to voters, not lobbyists, and delivers results for everyone in District 5, not just special interests.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
