Question 1

Who should I vote for in Texas in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 46 Texas races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 6, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Texas Senate?

Accepted Answer

James Talarico has the strongest record in the Texas U.S. Senate race. James Talarico scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Ken Paxton at 58, as of October 5, 2026. James Talarico's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Ken Paxton's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Avery Ayers (1 of 15 criteria), Ted Brown (6 of 15 criteria), Bradford "Brad" Hall (0 of 15 criteria), Zul Mohamed (2 of 15 criteria) and Jade Simmons (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in Texas Governor?

Accepted Answer

Gina Hinojosa has the strongest record in the Texas governor's race. Gina Hinojosa scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Greg Abbott at 60, as of October 5, 2026. Gina Hinojosa's highest marks are relevant experience and accountability. Greg Abbott's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Pat Dixon (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in Texas Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

Nathan Johnson has the strongest record in the Texas attorney general race. Nathan Johnson scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Mayes Middleton at 62, as of October 5, 2026. Nathan Johnson's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Mayes Middleton's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Tom Oxford (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in Texas Lieutenant Governor?

Accepted Answer

Vikki Goodwin has the strongest record in the Texas lieutenant governor race. Vikki Goodwin scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Dan Patrick at 65, as of October 5, 2026. Vikki Goodwin's highest marks are relevant experience and accountability. Dan Patrick's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Anthony Cristo (5 of 15 criteria) and Kevin McCormick (5 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts?

Accepted Answer

Don Huffines has the strongest record in the Texas comptroller of public accounts race. Don Huffines scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Sarah Eckhardt at 63, as of October 5, 2026. Don Huffines's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Sarah Eckhardt's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. V. Alonzo Echavarria-Garza (6 of 15 criteria) and Shehla Faizi (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in Texas Commissioner of the General Land Office?

Accepted Answer

Dawn Buckingham has the strongest record in the Texas commissioner of the general land office race. Dawn Buckingham scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Benjamin Flores at 56, as of October 5, 2026. Dawn Buckingham's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Benjamin Flores's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Neill Snider (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in Texas Commissioner of Agriculture?

Accepted Answer

Nate Sheets has the strongest record in the Texas commissioner of agriculture race. Nate Sheets and Clayton Tucker each score 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 5, 2026; Nate Sheets ranks first on the tiebreakers (character score, then total points earned). Nate Sheets's highest marks are roots in the constituency and command of the job. Clayton Tucker's highest marks are roots in the constituency and command of the job. Austin R. Kelly (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in Texas Railroad Commissioner?

Accepted Answer

Jon Rosenthal has the strongest record in the Texas railroad commissioner race. Jon Rosenthal scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Bo French at 53, as of October 5, 2026. Jon Rosenthal's highest marks are relevant experience and accountability. Bo French's highest marks are communication and roots in the constituency. Arthur DiBianca (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in TX-01?

Accepted Answer

Nathaniel Moran has the strongest record in Texas's 1st Congressional District. Nathaniel Moran scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Yolanda Prince at 50, as of October 5, 2026. Nathaniel Moran's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in TX-02?

Accepted Answer

Steve Toth has the strongest record in Texas's 2nd Congressional District. Steve Toth scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Shaun Finnie at 56, as of October 6, 2026. Steve Toth's highest marks are relevant experience and courage. Shaun Finnie's highest marks are communication and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 12

Who should I vote for in TX-03?

Accepted Answer

Keith Self has the strongest record in Texas's 3rd Congressional District. Keith Self scores 70 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Evan Hunt at 56, as of October 6, 2026. Keith Self's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Evan Hunt's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 13

Who should I vote for in TX-04?

Accepted Answer

Pat Fallon has the strongest record in Texas's 4th Congressional District. Pat Fallon scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Pat Fallon's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jason Pearce (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 14

Who should I vote for in TX-05?

Accepted Answer

Lance Gooden has the strongest record in Texas's 5th Congressional District. Lance Gooden scores 62 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 5, 2026. Lance Gooden's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Chelsey Hockett (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 15

Who should I vote for in TX-06?

Accepted Answer

Jake Ellzey has the strongest record in Texas's 6th Congressional District. Jake Ellzey scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 5, 2026. Jake Ellzey's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Danny Minton (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 16

Who should I vote for in TX-07?

Accepted Answer

Lizzie Fletcher has the strongest record in Texas's 7th Congressional District. Lizzie Fletcher scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Lizzie Fletcher's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Alexander Hale (6 of 15 criteria) and Espoir Ngabo (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 17

Who should I vote for in TX-08?

Accepted Answer

Jessica Steinmann has the strongest record in Texas's 8th Congressional District. Jessica Steinmann scores 59 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Jessica Steinmann's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Laura Jones (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 18

Who should I vote for in TX-09?

Accepted Answer

Alex Mealer has the strongest record in Texas's 9th Congressional District. Alex Mealer scores 53 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 5, 2026. Alex Mealer's highest marks are relevant experience. Leticia Gutierrez (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 19

Who should I vote for in TX-10?

Accepted Answer

Chris Gober has the strongest record in Texas's 10th Congressional District. Chris Gober scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Caitlin Rourk at 53, as of October 5, 2026. Chris Gober's highest marks are communication and management. Caitlin Rourk's highest marks are communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 20

Who should I vote for in TX-11?

Accepted Answer

August Pfluger has the strongest record in Texas's 11th Congressional District. August Pfluger scores 75 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Claire Reynolds at 56, as of October 6, 2026. August Pfluger's highest marks are accountability and relevant experience. Claire Reynolds's highest marks are accountability and communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 21

Who should I vote for in TX-12?

Accepted Answer

Craig Goldman has the strongest record in Texas's 12th Congressional District. Craig Goldman scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Craig Goldman's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Angela "Heli" Rodriguez Prilliman (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 22

Who should I vote for in TX-13?

Accepted Answer

Mark Nair has the strongest record in Texas's 13th Congressional District. Mark Nair scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Ronny Jackson at 62, as of October 6, 2026. Mark Nair's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Ronny Jackson's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 23

Who should I vote for in TX-14?

Accepted Answer

Thurman "Bill" Bartie has the strongest record in Texas's 14th Congressional District. Thurman "Bill" Bartie scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Randy Weber at 62, as of October 6, 2026. Thurman "Bill" Bartie's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Randy Weber's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 24

Who should I vote for in TX-15?

Accepted Answer

Monica De La Cruz has the strongest record in Texas's 15th Congressional District. Monica De La Cruz scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Monica De La Cruz's highest marks are relevant experience and courage. Bobby Pulido (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 25

Who should I vote for in TX-16?

Accepted Answer

Veronica Escobar has the strongest record in Texas's 16th Congressional District. Veronica Escobar scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Adam Bauman at 50, as of October 6, 2026. Veronica Escobar's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 26

Who should I vote for in TX-17?

Accepted Answer

Pete Sessions has the strongest record in Texas's 17th Congressional District. Pete Sessions scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Pete Sessions's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Casey Shepard (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 27

Who should I vote for in TX-18?

Accepted Answer

Christian Menefee has the strongest record in Texas's 18th Congressional District. Christian Menefee scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Christian Menefee's highest marks are roots in the constituency and courage. Ronald Whitfield (1 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 28

Who should I vote for in TX-19?

Accepted Answer

Tom Sell has the strongest record in Texas's 19th Congressional District. Tom Sell scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Kyle Rable at 50, as of October 6, 2026. Tom Sell's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 29

Who should I vote for in TX-20?

Accepted Answer

Joaquin Castro has the strongest record in Texas's 20th Congressional District. Joaquin Castro scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Edgardo Rafael Baez at 56, as of October 6, 2026. Joaquin Castro's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Edgardo Rafael Baez's highest marks are communication and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 30

Who should I vote for in TX-21?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in Texas's 21st Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 6, 2026. Kristin Hook (7 of 15 criteria) and Mark Teixeira (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 31

Who should I vote for in TX-22?

Accepted Answer

Marquette Greene-Scott has the strongest record in Texas's 22nd Congressional District. Marquette Greene-Scott and Trever Nehls each score 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026; Marquette Greene-Scott ranks first on the tiebreakers (character score, then total points earned). Marquette Greene-Scott's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Trever Nehls's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 32

Who should I vote for in TX-23?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in Texas's 23rd Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 6, 2026. Brandon Herrera (7 of 15 criteria), Ben Mendoza (0 of 15 criteria) and Katy Padilla Stout (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 33

Who should I vote for in TX-24?

Accepted Answer

Beth Van Duyne has the strongest record in Texas's 24th Congressional District. Beth Van Duyne scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Kevin Burge at 56, as of October 6, 2026. Beth Van Duyne's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Kevin Burge's highest marks are communication and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 34

Who should I vote for in TX-25?

Accepted Answer

Roger Williams has the strongest record in Texas's 25th Congressional District. Roger Williams scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Roger Williams's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Dione Sims (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 35

Who should I vote for in TX-26?

Accepted Answer

Brandon Gill has the strongest record in Texas's 26th Congressional District. Brandon Gill scores 60 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Brandon Gill's highest marks are command of the job and courage. Phil Gray (3 of 15 criteria) and Steven Shook (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 36

Who should I vote for in TX-27?

Accepted Answer

Michael Cloud has the strongest record in Texas's 27th Congressional District. Michael Cloud scores 60 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Michael Cloud's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Tanya Lloyd (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 37

Who should I vote for in TX-28?

Accepted Answer

Henry Cuellar has the strongest record in Texas's 28th Congressional District. Henry Cuellar scores 73 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Tano E. Tijerina at 56, as of October 6, 2026. Henry Cuellar's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Tano E. Tijerina's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Marlón Durán (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 38

Who should I vote for in TX-29?

Accepted Answer

Sylvia Garcia has the strongest record in Texas's 29th Congressional District. Sylvia Garcia scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Sylvia Garcia's highest marks are relevant experience and courage. Martha Fierro (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 39

Who should I vote for in TX-30?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in Texas's 30th Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 6, 2026. Frederick Haynes III (7 of 15 criteria) and Everett Jackson (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 40

Who should I vote for in TX-31?

Accepted Answer

John Carter has the strongest record in Texas's 31st Congressional District. John Carter scores 60 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Justin Early at 59, as of October 6, 2026. John Carter's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Justin Early's highest marks are roots in the constituency and communication. Greg Stoker (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 41

Who should I vote for in TX-32?

Accepted Answer

Dan Barrios has the strongest record in Texas's 32nd Congressional District. Dan Barrios scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Jace Yarbrough at 53, as of October 6, 2026. Dan Barrios's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Jace Yarbrough's highest marks are communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 42

Who should I vote for in TX-33?

Accepted Answer

Colin Allred has the strongest record in Texas's 33rd Congressional District. Colin Allred scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Colin Allred's highest marks are relevant experience and courage. Patrick Gillespie (3 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 43

Who should I vote for in TX-34?

Accepted Answer

Vicente Gonzalez has the strongest record in Texas's 34th Congressional District. Vicente Gonzalez scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Vicente Gonzalez's highest marks are relevant experience and coalition building. Eddie Espinoza (4 of 15 criteria), Eric Flores (7 of 15 criteria) and Chris Royal (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 44

Who should I vote for in TX-35?

Accepted Answer

Johnny Garcia has the strongest record in Texas's 35th Congressional District. Johnny Garcia scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Carlos De La Cruz at 53, as of October 6, 2026. Johnny Garcia's highest marks are communication and roots in the constituency. Carlos De La Cruz's highest marks are communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 45

Who should I vote for in TX-36?

Accepted Answer

Brian Babin has the strongest record in Texas's 36th Congressional District. Brian Babin scores 62 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Brian Babin's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Rhonda Hart (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 46

Who should I vote for in TX-37?

Accepted Answer

Greg Casar has the strongest record in Texas's 37th Congressional District. Greg Casar scores 59 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Greg Casar's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Lauren Peña (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 47

Who should I vote for in TX-38?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in Texas's 38th Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 6, 2026. Jon Bonck (6 of 15 criteria), Melissa McDonough (7 of 15 criteria) and Alex McMenemy (5 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Texas?

U.S. Senate, Texas

Governor of Texas

Attorney General of Texas

Lieutenant Governor of Texas

Comptroller of Public Accounts of Texas

Commissioner of the General Land Office of Texas

Commissioner of Agriculture of Texas

Railroad Commissioner of Texas

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