2026 Texas gubernatorial election
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The 2026 Texas gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Texas. Incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott is running for re-election to an unprecedented fourth term.[1] 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, Rick Perry. He would also tie with former South Dakota governor Bill Janklow as the fifth longest-serving governor in United States history at 5,845 days served.
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Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Greg Abbott, incumbent governor (2015–present)[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
- Joaquin Castro, U.S. representative from Texas's 20th congressional district (2013–present)[2]
- James Talarico, state representative (2019–present)[3]
Declined
- Veronica Escobar, U.S. representative from Texas's 16th congressional district (2019–present) (running for re-election)[2]
- Clay Jenkins, Dallas County Judge[a] (2011–present)[4]
Independents
Candidates
Declined
- Matthew McConaughey, Academy Award-winning actor[5]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[6] | Solid R | January 23, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[7] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
See also
Notes
References
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