Rick Abraham
Rick Abraham (Republican Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 106. He lost in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
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 general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 106
Incumbent Jared Patterson (R) and Joe Mayes (D) are running in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 106 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Joe Mayes (D)  | |
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 106
Joe Mayes (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 106 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Mayes | 100.0 | 14,558 |
| Total votes: 14,558 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary
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Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 106
Incumbent Jared Patterson (R) defeated Larry Brock (R) and Rick Abraham (R) in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 106 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jared Patterson | 53.6 | 10,486 |
 | Larry Brock | 34.1 | 6,665 | |
 | Rick Abraham | 12.3 | 2,413 | |
| Total votes: 19,564 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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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.
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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
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Candidate Texas House of Representatives District 106 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email communication with Rick Abraham," January 6, 2026
