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Rick Abraham
Candidate, Texas House of Representatives District 106
Elections and appointments
Next election
March 3, 2026
Education
High school
El Dorado High School
Associates
Central New Mexico Community College
Bachelor's
University of Phoenix
Military
Service / branch
U.S. Navy
Years of service
1986 - 1990
Contact

Rick Abraham (Republican Party) is running for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 106. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[source]

Abraham completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Rick Abraham served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 1990. He earned a high school diploma from Eldorado High School, an associate degree from Central New Mexico Community College, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix. He received postgraduate education from California Institute of Technology. Abraham's career experience includes working as a systems engineer, IT manager, cybersecurity and infrastructure specialist, and technology and consulting business owner.[1]

Elections

2026

See also: Texas House of Representatives 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 House of Representatives District 106

Joe Mayes (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 106 on March 3, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 106

Incumbent Jared Patterson (R), Rick Abraham (R), and Larry Brock (R) are running in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 106 on March 3, 2026.


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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Rick Abraham completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Abraham's responses.

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  • Property Taxes and Fiscal Restraint Property taxes in North Texas continue to rise faster than household incomes, placing an unfair burden on families, retirees, and small businesses. I am a constitutional conservative who believes government must live within its means, limit waste, and respect taxpayers. The Legislature should focus on fiscal restraint, transparency, and policies that reduce long-term tax pressure instead of shifting costs onto property owners.
  • Infrastructure, Roads, and Public Safety District 106 is growing rapidly, but state and regional infrastructure planning has failed to keep pace. Dangerous roads, congestion, and delayed projects put families at risk and increase costs for homeowners and local governments. I am running to prioritize transportation safety, demand accountability from TxDOT, and ensure infrastructure investments are planned responsibly and funded efficiently.
  • Results Over Rhetoric Public service should deliver measurable results, not talking points. My background in military service and the private sector shaped a practical, problem-solving approach focused on accountability and outcomes. I will work to reduce government waste, protect families, and ensure state policies produce real, measurable benefits for the people of District 106.
I am focused on transportation and infrastructure safety, property tax restraint, fiscal responsibility, and energy reliability. Rapid growth in North Texas has outpaced planning, leading to unsafe roads, delayed projects, grid stress, and rising costs for homeowners. State agencies must deliver timely, effective results and use taxpayer dollars responsibly. Property taxes should not increase due to mismanagement or cost-shifting. I also support public accountability, protection of individual liberties, parental rights, and freedom of conscience. As a veteran, I am committed to addressing the needs of service members, veterans, and military families through competent, transparent governance.
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Campaign finance summary

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Footnotes

  1. Ballotpedia staff, "Email communication with Rick Abraham," January 6, 2026


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