Methodology

Data last updated: As of: November 12, 2025

Purpose. We maintain consolidated trackers so Texas voters can quickly see who’s running, their status, and official links. This is an informational service—not endorsements.

Scope

  • Covered offices: Texas House (150 districts), Texas Senate (31 districts), U.S. House seats in Texas, and selected statewide/judicial offices when applicable.
  • What we list: Candidate name, status (incumbent/challenger/open/special), party, campaign website, official social accounts (X and Facebook), and clarifying notes when helpful.

Sources

  • Official party and state resources (RPT/TDP postings, county party pages when relevant).
  • Government records (Texas Secretary of State; Texas Ethics Commission; Federal Election Commission).
  • Candidate-controlled channels (official campaign sites, X, Facebook).
  • Credible news reporting for confirmations (filings, withdrawals, special elections).

Inclusion Criteria

  • Filed or publicly declared candidates with credible evidence (official filing, official site/page, or verified announcement).
  • Texas Candidate Trackers is based on the best publicly available information at the time a candidate is added.
  • If you see missing or outdated campaign links or bios, candidates and users are welcome to use the “Submit a Change” form to send updates.
  • Withdrawals or ineligibility are annotated or removed when credibly documented.

Verification & Update Cycle

  • New/edited entries are checked against at least two sources when possible.
  • Links are opened in a fresh session to avoid cached redirects and parked domains.
  • Each tracker carries a timestamp: “As of: November 12, 2025.”
  • Community reports via our form are reviewed and, if validated, corrected promptly.

Data Handling Rules

  • Links: Display labels (e.g., “Smith”, “@Handle”, “Facebook”) hyperlink to full URLs. Unknown fields are left blank (not “N/A”).
  • Names: Use the name on filings or the candidate’s official site; preserve diacritics.
  • Status: Incumbent / Challenger / Open seat / Special election applied consistently across trackers.
  • Parties: Use campaign or filing party; nonpartisan races labeled accordingly.

Known Limitations

  • Filings and withdrawals can change faster than public sites update.
  • Some campaigns lack official sites or verified socials; we leave those fields blank until confirmed.
  • Redistricting or special elections can temporarily create discrepancies across sources.

How to Request a Correction

Please use our Report an Update form. Include the district, candidate name, and a supporting link (official site, filing, or news).

Disclaimer

No endorsement is implied. Names and marks belong to their respective owners. External links leave this site; we’re not responsible for third-party content.
The data is provided “as is.” It’s only as accurate as the official source material, and I make no legal claim to its completeness or accuracy.

Change Log

We maintain a brief log of notable updates (adds/removals, status changes, corrected links). See What Changed.