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Hancock has campaigned on ending a state program, he says favored specific groups, and said "Businesses deserve a level playing field where government contracts are earned by performance and best value — not race or sex quotas."<ref>[https://www.texastribune.org/2025/10/30/texas-comptroller-hub-program-frozen-minority-business-contracts-dei/ ''Texas Tribune,'' "Texas freezes program to help minority-owned businesses," October 30, 2025]</ref> Craddick has said as comptroller she would not let tax dollars go towards specific programs, saying on ''X'', "Whether it’s gender theory in schools or climate alarmism disguised as infrastructure, I’ll say it plainly: I won’t let Texas taxpayers bankroll nonsense."<ref>[https://x.com/christicraddick/status/2017278988985766224?s=46 ''X,'' "Christi Craddick on X January 30, 2026," January 30, 2026]</ref> Huffines has said he would reduce spending on individuals residing in the country wihtout legal permission, saying he would "use the Comptroller’s office to expose the true cost of illegal immigration, including the billions spent in our schools, and fight to eliminate every taxpayer-funded benefit."<ref>[https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/candidate-profiles/2026/02/15/don-huffines-2026-texas-republican-gop-primary-candidate-questionnaire-for-texas-comptroller/88591926007/ ''Lubbock Avalanche-Journal,'' "Read about Don Huffines' GOP primary platforms for Texas Comptroller, February 15, 2026]</ref> | Hancock has campaigned on ending a state program, he says favored specific groups, and said "Businesses deserve a level playing field where government contracts are earned by performance and best value — not race or sex quotas."<ref>[https://www.texastribune.org/2025/10/30/texas-comptroller-hub-program-frozen-minority-business-contracts-dei/ ''Texas Tribune,'' "Texas freezes program to help minority-owned businesses," October 30, 2025]</ref> Craddick has said as comptroller she would not let tax dollars go towards specific programs, saying on ''X'', "Whether it’s gender theory in schools or climate alarmism disguised as infrastructure, I’ll say it plainly: I won’t let Texas taxpayers bankroll nonsense."<ref>[https://x.com/christicraddick/status/2017278988985766224?s=46 ''X,'' "Christi Craddick on X January 30, 2026," January 30, 2026]</ref> Huffines has said he would reduce spending on individuals residing in the country wihtout legal permission, saying he would "use the Comptroller’s office to expose the true cost of illegal immigration, including the billions spent in our schools, and fight to eliminate every taxpayer-funded benefit."<ref>[https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/candidate-profiles/2026/02/15/don-huffines-2026-texas-republican-gop-primary-candidate-questionnaire-for-texas-comptroller/88591926007/ ''Lubbock Avalanche-Journal,'' "Read about Don Huffines' GOP primary platforms for Texas Comptroller, February 15, 2026]</ref> | ||
<i>Texas Monthly</i>'s Ben Rowen wrote the race had "drawn representatives of three important Texas conservative constituencies."<ref name=Monthly>[https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/texas-gop-comptroller-primary-don-huffines/ ''Texas Monthly,'' "The Under-the-Radar Texas Election Far-Right Billionaires Are Watching," February 12, 2026]</ref> Each candidate has received endorsements from different groups and individuals. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has endorsed Hancock's campaign and has offered financial support, as have business groups.<ref>[https://www.expressnews.com/politics/election/2026/article/abbott-spending-millions-boost-gop-candidates-21938586.php ''San Antonio Express-News,'' "Gov. Greg Abbott spending millions of dollars to boost these Republcian candidates in the primary," February 24, 2026]</ref><ref name=Monthly/> Energy sector magnates and traditional Republican donors such as Javaid Anwar endorsed Craddick, as has her father, former House speaker [[Tom Craddick]] (R).<ref name=TheTexan>[https://thetexan.news/state/texas-state-news/huffines-craddick-pave-lanes-in-texas-comptroller-race-with-endorsements/article_6b7edae0-1d64-44d2-845f-d5039ffbd25e.html ''The Texan,'' "Huffines, Craddick Pave Lanes in Texas Comptroller Race With Endorsements," April 7, 2025]</ref><ref name=Monthly/> | <i>Texas Monthly</i>'s Ben Rowen wrote the race had "drawn representatives of three important Texas conservative constituencies."<ref name=Monthly>[https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/texas-gop-comptroller-primary-don-huffines/ ''Texas Monthly,'' "The Under-the-Radar Texas Election Far-Right Billionaires Are Watching," February 12, 2026]</ref> Each candidate has received endorsements from different groups and individuals. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has endorsed Hancock's campaign and has offered financial support, as have business groups.<ref>[https://www.expressnews.com/politics/election/2026/article/abbott-spending-millions-boost-gop-candidates-21938586.php ''San Antonio Express-News,'' "Gov. Greg Abbott spending millions of dollars to boost these Republcian candidates in the primary," February 24, 2026]</ref><ref name=Monthly/> Energy sector magnates and traditional Republican donors such as Javaid Anwar endorsed Craddick, as has her father, former House speaker [[Tom Craddick]] (R).<ref name=TheTexan>[https://thetexan.news/state/texas-state-news/huffines-craddick-pave-lanes-in-texas-comptroller-race-with-endorsements/article_6b7edae0-1d64-44d2-845f-d5039ffbd25e.html ''The Texan,'' "Huffines, Craddick Pave Lanes in Texas Comptroller Race With Endorsements," April 7, 2025]</ref><ref name=Monthly/> President [[Donald Trump]] (R), Sen. [[Ted Cruz]] (R), and [[Vivek Ramaswamy]] (R) all endorsed Huffine.<ref>[https://trumpstruth.org/statuses/36989 ''Trump's Truth,'' "Truth Details," February 27, 2026]</ref><ref name=TheTexan/><ref name=Monthly/> | ||
[[Michael Berlanga]] (R) is also running. | [[Michael Berlanga]] (R) is also running. | ||
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The Texas Comptroller is responsible for collecting taxes from local governments, managing state contracts, and giving budget estimates for the legislature to use for budgeting.[1]
In the Republican primary, four candidates are running, with three receiving the most media attention: Incumbent Kelly Hancock (R), Christi Craddick (R), and Donald Huffines (R). Hancock was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in 2025. Craddick is a member of the Texas Railroad Commission. Huffines is a former state Senator.
The Texas Tribune's Alejandro Serrano wrote, "Historically an apolitical office, the GOP primary for the open seat is a hotly competitive and expensive race colored by the same culture war issue that has animated more high-profile races up and down the ballot."[2] The three candidates have discussed social issues throughout the campaign.
Hancock has campaigned on ending a state program, he says favored specific groups, and said "Businesses deserve a level playing field where government contracts are earned by performance and best value — not race or sex quotas."[3] Craddick has said as comptroller she would not let tax dollars go towards specific programs, saying on X, "Whether it’s gender theory in schools or climate alarmism disguised as infrastructure, I’ll say it plainly: I won’t let Texas taxpayers bankroll nonsense."[4] Huffines has said he would reduce spending on individuals residing in the country wihtout legal permission, saying he would "use the Comptroller’s office to expose the true cost of illegal immigration, including the billions spent in our schools, and fight to eliminate every taxpayer-funded benefit."[5]
Texas Monthly's Ben Rowen wrote the race had "drawn representatives of three important Texas conservative constituencies."[6] Each candidate has received endorsements from different groups and individuals. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has endorsed Hancock's campaign and has offered financial support, as have business groups.[7][6] Energy sector magnates and traditional Republican donors such as Javaid Anwar endorsed Craddick, as has her father, former House speaker Tom Craddick (R).[8][6] President Donald Trump (R), Sen. Ted Cruz (R), and Vivek Ramaswamy (R) all endorsed Huffine.[9][8][6]
Michael Berlanga (R) is also running.
Candidates and election results
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 election
Democratic primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Sarah Eckhardt, Michael Lange, and Savant Moore are running in the Democratic primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Incumbent Kelly Hancock, Michael Berlanga, Christi Craddick, and Donald Huffines are running in the Republican primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on March 3, 2026.
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Green convention
Green convention for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Shehla Faizi is running in the Green convention for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on April 11, 2026.
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Voting information
- See also: Voting in Texas
Past elections
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2014.
2022
- See also: Texas Comptroller election, 2022
General election
General election for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Incumbent Glenn Hegar defeated Janet Dudding and V. Alonzo Echevarria-Garza in the general election for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Glenn Hegar (R) | 56.4 | 4,496,319 |
 | Janet Dudding (D) | 40.9 | 3,265,069 | |
| V. Alonzo Echevarria-Garza (L) | 2.7 | 212,205 | ||
| Total votes: 7,973,593 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Berlanga (Independent)
Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Janet Dudding defeated Angel Vega in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janet Dudding | 61.4 | 292,069 |
 | Angel Vega | 38.6 | 183,533 | |
| Total votes: 475,602 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Janet Dudding and Angel Vega advanced to a runoff. They defeated Tim Mahoney in the Democratic primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janet Dudding | 46.3 | 454,338 |
| ✔ | | Angel Vega | 34.5 | 338,877 |
 | Tim Mahoney | 19.2 | 188,250 | |
| Total votes: 981,465 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Incumbent Glenn Hegar defeated Mark Goloby in the Republican primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Glenn Hegar | 81.7 | 1,386,782 |
 | Mark Goloby | 18.3 | 310,829 | |
| Total votes: 1,697,611 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
V. Alonzo Echevarria-Garza advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on April 10, 2022.
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2018
- See also: Texas Comptroller election, 2018
General election
General election for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Incumbent Glenn Hegar defeated Joi Chevalier and Ben Sanders in the general election for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Glenn Hegar (R) | 53.2 | 4,376,828 |
 | Joi Chevalier (D) | 43.4 | 3,570,693 | |
 | Ben Sanders (L) | 3.4 | 281,081 | |
| Total votes: 8,228,602 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Joi Chevalier defeated Tim Mahoney in the Democratic primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joi Chevalier | 51.9 | 483,276 |
| Tim Mahoney | 48.1 | 448,468 | |
| Total votes: 931,744 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Incumbent Glenn Hegar advanced from the Republican primary for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on March 6, 2018.
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2014
Republican Glenn Hegar won election on November 4, 2014.
| Texas Comptroller, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Glenn Hegar |
58.4% | 2,697,877 | |
| Democrat | Mike Collier | 37.7% | 1,742,119 | |
| Libertarian | Ben Sanders | 3% | 136,869 | |
| Green | Deb Shafto | 1% | 44,981 | |
| Total Votes | 4,621,846 | |||
| Election results via Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Election analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
- Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
- State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
- Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
Cook PVI by congressional district
2024 presidential results by 2026 congressional district lines
| District | Kamala Harris  | Donald Trump  |
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| Texas' 1st | 26.6% | 71.9% |
| Texas' 2nd | 35.9% | 62.0% |
| Texas' 3rd | 37.5% | 60.1% |
| Texas' 4th | 37.5% | 60.5% |
| Texas' 5th | 39.6% | 58.6% |
| Texas' 6th | 37.2% | 60.6% |
| Texas' 7th | 63.9% | 33.9% |
| Texas' 8th | 39.3% | 58.8% |
| Texas' 9th | 46.6% | 51.6% |
| Texas' 10th | 39.9% | 57.6% |
| Texas' 11th | 33.1% | 64.7% |
| Texas' 12th | 38.9% | 58.9% |
| Texas' 13th | 26.0% | 71.9% |
| Texas' 14th | 37.4% | 60.7% |
| Texas' 15th | 51.4% | 46.8% |
| Texas' 16th | 68.1% | 28.8% |
| Texas' 17th | 39.7% | 57.8% |
| Texas' 18th | 81.2% | 17.1% |
| Texas' 19th | 25.4% | 72.5% |
| Texas' 20th | 68.7% | 28.8% |
| Texas' 21st | 38.6% | 59.0% |
| Texas' 22nd | 38.0% | 60.0% |
| Texas' 23rd | 44.8% | 53.0% |
| Texas' 24th | 39.2% | 58.5% |
| Texas' 25th | 40.4% | 57.7% |
| Texas' 26th | 36.9% | 60.7% |
| Texas' 27th | 39.1% | 58.8% |
| Texas' 28th | 60.6% | 37.4% |
| Texas' 29th | 71.8% | 26.4% |
| Texas' 30th | 77.0% | 21.2% |
| Texas' 31st | 37.7% | 59.7% |
| Texas' 32nd | 42.1% | 55.7% |
| Texas' 33rd | 71.0% | 26.7% |
| Texas' 34th | 51.7% | 46.3% |
| Texas' 35th | 46.7% | 51.0% |
| Texas' 36th | 39.4% | 58.9% |
| Texas' 37th | 78.8% | 18.1% |
| Texas' 38th | 37.5% | 60.5% |
| Source: The Downballot | ||
2016-2024
How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:
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| Democratic | |||||||
| Status | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 | ||||
| Solid Democratic | D | D | D | ||||
| Trending Democratic | R | D | D | ||||
| Battleground Democratic | D | R | D | ||||
| New Democratic | R | R | D | ||||
| Republican | |||||||
| Status | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 | ||||
| Solid Republican | R | R | R | ||||
| Trending Republican | D | R | R | ||||
| Battleground Republican | R | D | R | ||||
| New Republican | D | D | R | ||||
Following the 2024 presidential election, 41.8% of Texans lived in one of the state's 224 Solid Republican counties, which voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election from 2016 to 2024, and 41.6% lived in one of 11 Solid Democratic counties. Overall, Texas was Solid Republican, having voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016, Donald Trump (R) in 2020, and Donald Trump (R) in 2024. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Texas following the 2024 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.
| Texas county-level statistics, 2024 | |||||||
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| Solid Republican | 224 | 41.8% | |||||
| Solid Democratic | 11 | 41.6% | |||||
| Battleground Republican | 2 | 9.4% | |||||
| New Republican | 8 | 5.7% | |||||
| Trending Democratic | 1 | 0.9% | |||||
| Trending Republican | 8 | 0.5% | |||||
| Total voted Democratic | 12 | 42.5% | |||||
| Total voted Republican | 242 | 57.5% | |||||
Historical voting trends
Texas presidential election results (1900-2024)
- 16 Democratic wins
- 15 Republican wins
| Year | 1900 | 1904 | 1908 | 1912 | 1916 | 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 |
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| Winning Party | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | D | D | D | R | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.
U.S. Senate elections
The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Texas.
Gubernatorial elections
- See also: Governor of Texas
The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Texas.
- See also: Party control of Texas state government
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of Texas' congressional delegation as of February 2026.
| Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Texas | |||
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| Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
| Democratic | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Republican | 2 | 25 | 27 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vacancies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 38 | 40 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in Texas' top four state executive offices as of October 2025.
| Office | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| Governor | Greg Abbott |
| Lieutenant Governor | Dan Patrick |
| Secretary of State | Jane Nelson |
| Attorney General | Ken Paxton |
State legislature
Texas State Senate
| Party | As of October 2025 | |
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| Democratic Party | 11 | |
| Republican Party | 18 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 2 | |
| Total | 31 | |
Texas House of Representatives
| Party | As of October 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 62 | |
| Republican Party | 88 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 150 | |
Trifecta control
Texas Party Control: 1992-2025
Three years of Democratic trifectas • Twenty-three years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.
| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
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| Governor | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| Senate | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| House | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
The table below details demographic data in Texas and compares it to the broader United States as of 2023.
| Demographic Data for Texas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Texas | United States | |
| Population | 29,145,505 | 331,449,281 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 261,257 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White | 53.9% | 63.4% |
| Black/African American | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Native American | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other (single race) | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| Multiple | 19.2% | 10.7% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 39.5% | 19% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 85.7% | 89.4% |
| College graduation rate | 33.1% | 35% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $76,292 | $78,538 |
| Persons below poverty level | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2018-2023). | ||
| **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Texas Tribune, "Texas comptroller primary: Who is running and what to know," January 30, 2026
- ↑ texas Tribune, "Texas’ comptroller is the state’s top accountant. The candidates are campaigning on culture wars." February 25, 2026
- ↑ Texas Tribune, "Texas freezes program to help minority-owned businesses," October 30, 2025
- ↑ X, "Christi Craddick on X January 30, 2026," January 30, 2026
- ↑ Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, "Read about Don Huffines' GOP primary platforms for Texas Comptroller, February 15, 2026
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Texas Monthly, "The Under-the-Radar Texas Election Far-Right Billionaires Are Watching," February 12, 2026
- ↑ San Antonio Express-News, "Gov. Greg Abbott spending millions of dollars to boost these Republcian candidates in the primary," February 24, 2026
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 The Texan, "Huffines, Craddick Pave Lanes in Texas Comptroller Race With Endorsements," April 7, 2025
- ↑ Trump's Truth, "Truth Details," February 27, 2026
