| Elections in Texas |
|---|
 |
 Government |
The 2026 Texas gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Texas. Because Texas does not have gubernatorial term limits in its Constitution, incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott is eligible to run for re-election to a fourth term but has not yet stated if he will do so. If Abbott were to be successful and finish out a fourth full term, he would become the state's longest-serving Governor with 16 years on January 21, 2031 surpassing the 14 years of his predecessor, former Governor Rick Perry.
Republican primary
Candidates
Publicly expressed interest
- Greg Abbott, incumbent governor[1]
Potential
- Eric Johnson, mayor of Dallas and former state representative from the 100th district[2]
- Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor of Texas[3]
- Dave Clark, former CEO of Flexport[4]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Publicly expressed interest
- James Talarico, state representative from the 50th district (2018–present)[5]
References
- ^ Watkins, Matthew (March 1, 2024). "Donald Trump says Greg Abbott is "absolutely" on vice president short list". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Jeffers Jr., Gromers (September 22, 2023). "How Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson's switch to GOP could impact his political career". The Dallas Morning News.
- ^ Jeffers Jr., Gromer (August 3, 2023). "Will Patrick challenge Abbott in 2026?". Waco Tribune-Herald.
- ^ Young, Liz; Mattioli, Dana (September 6, 2023). "Dave Clark Resigns as Flexport CEO". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Wren, Adam (June 16, 2023). "He's Deeply Religious and a Democrat. He Might Be the Next Big Thing in Texas Politics". Politico. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
This page was last edited on 5 April 2024, at 03:34