On March 5, millions of Texans are expected to vote in the Texas Primary elections, that will determine which candidates will represent the Democratic and Republican parties on the ballot in November’s general election. If no candidate in a race gets at least 50% of the vote, the race will advance to a runoff on May 28. If you voted in the primary, you can only vote for the same party in the runoff. For example, if you voted in the Democratic primary, you cannot vote in a Republican runoff, and vice versa. If you don’t vote in the primary, you can choose which runoff to vote in.
Early voting runs from Feb. 20 through March 1. Election Day is Tuesday, March 5. The last day to apply for a mail-in ballot was Friday, Feb. 23. To find who represents you, click here. You can find your voting locations via your county’s website.
This election has seen a marked increase in primary challengers. At least half of all House Republicans have primary challengers, predominately those who voted to impeach Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, and voted against the proposed school voucher bill. Paxton, recently released his official endorsement list – which highlights highly contested Republican primary races. Additionally, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has had an unprecedented involvement to unseat Speaker Dade Phelan (HD 21) and a core of Speaker Phelan’s House leaders.
2024 Texas Primaries to Watch
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, HD21, (R) Beaumont
Former President Trump, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Miller are endorsing challenger David Covey. The tone of the Republican primary can be accurately gauged by the activity in this heated contest. Although Trump, Paxton, and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller are all endorsing David Covey and have made personal trips to campaign against the Speaker, the Phelan family has been active in their community for over 100 years. The Speaker and supporters are leaving nothing to chance.
Ernest Bailes, HD 18, (R), Shepherd
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller are endorsing challenger Janis Holt.
DeWayne Burns, HD 58 (R), Cleburne
Former President Donald Trump, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick are supporting challenger Helen Kerwin
John Kuempel, HD 44, (R), Seguin
Former President Donald Trump, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, and Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick are supporting former member Alan Schoolcraft.
Glenn Rogers, HD 60, (R), Graford
Former President Donald Trump, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller are supporting well funded challenger Mike Olcott
Hughes Shine, HD 55, (R), Temple
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are supporting energetic challenger Hillary Hickand
Steve Allison, HD 121, (R), San Antonio
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller are supporting Marc LaHood
Reggie Smith, HD 62, (R), Sherman
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Miller are supporting challenger Shelley Luther
Stan Lambert, HD 71, (R), Abilene
Former President Donald Trump, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Texas Governor Greg Abbott are supporting challenger Liz Case Pickens
Travis Clardy, HD 11, (R), Nacodoches
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller are supporting Joanne Shofner
Morgan Meyer, HD 106, (R), Dallas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick are endorsing challenger Barry Wernick
Lynn Stucky, HD 64, (R), Sanger
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller are endorsing Andy Hooper
Gary VanDeaver, HD 1, (R), New Boston
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller are endorsing Chris Spencer, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton endorsed Dale Huls
Justin Holland, HD 33, (R), Rockwall
Paxton and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller are endorsing challenger Katrina Pierson
Jill Dutton, HD 2, (R), Ben Wheeler
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller are endorsing Brent Money who recently lost to Dutton in the special election.
Jacey Jetton, HD 26, (R), Sugarland
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller are endorsing Matt Morgan
Lacey Hull, HD 138, (R), Houston
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller are supporting Jared Woodfill
Terry Wilson, HD 20 ,(R), Georgetown
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is endorsing Janine Chapa