ELECTION RESULTS: Key races in San Antonio, Bexar County in Nov. 3, 2026, midterms

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Several high-profile contests are on the ballot this November, including races for the U.S. Senate, Texas governor, Bexar County judge and district attorney, as well as five seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Here are the key races to know about:

U.S. SENATE

Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico are competing to replace U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, who Paxton defeated in the Republican primary.

>> Attorney General Ken Paxton, Rep. James Talarico face off in contentious U.S. Senate race

Paxton, Texas’ attorney general since 2015, has campaigned on supporting President Donald Trump’s agenda, securing the border and cutting taxes.

He also faced a 2023 impeachment trial, in which the Texas Senate acquitted him, and a separate securities fraud case that was later dropped by federal prosecutors after he agreed to community service and restitution.

Talarico, an Austin-area state representative and former middle school teacher on San Antonio’s West Side, is campaigning on lowering the cost of living, increasing taxes on billionaires and large corporations, expanding access to pre-K and creating a public health insurance option.

He is seeking to become the first Democrat elected to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate since 1988.

TEXAS GOVERNOR

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking a record fourth term as Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa campaigns to unseat him, with the candidates offering different approaches to public education, household costs and state government.

>> Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa offer competing visions for Texas in governor’s race

Abbott, who has served as governor since 2015, is campaigning on property tax relief, border security and expanding school choice. Hinojosa, an Austin state representative and civil rights attorney, has centered her campaign on public school funding, affordability and government accountability.

BEXAR COUNTY JUDGE

The previous San Antonio mayor is running for Bexar County judge against a man who says he’s running to block him.

Ron Nirenberg resoundingly beat sitting Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai in the Democratic primary. Now, he’s facing Patrick Von Dohlen, the only Republican to enter the race, in the Nov. 3 election.

>> Nirenberg and Von Dohlen face off for Bexar County Judge

Forced out by term limits in 2025 after eight years at the head of city government, Nirenberg said there’s “work needed here in Bexar County.”

“Obviously we live in a difficult environment with respect to the politics of the state and the federal level. Hopefully those things will change but there is no substitute for strong local leadership,” he said.

Von Dohlen, a financial advisor and conservative activist, ran unsuccessfully three times for the District 9 seat on the San Antonio City Council. But he says Nireberg was at the heart of his decision to run for county judge.

“Because of what he has done in the City of San Antonio, somebody had to stop him,” Von Dohlen said. “I’m the right guy for the job.”

BEXAR COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The next Bexar County district attorney will inherit an office facing a backlog of criminal cases, staffing shortages and questions about how prosecutors handle domestic violence allegations.

For the past four years, KSAT has reported on challenges inside the office under District Attorney Joe Gonzales, who is not seeking another term. Now, three candidates are outlining how they would approach the job differently.

Democrat Luz Elena Chapa, Republican Ashley Foster and independent Jason Wolff are competing to lead the office beginning in 2027.

In interviews with KSAT, the candidates discussed how they would address the backlog, handle domestic violence cases, improve morale among prosecutors and make decisions about seeking the death penalty.

READ THEIR RESPONSES: How would Bexar County’s next district attorney fix the office? 3 candidates outline their plans

DISTRICT 15

Bobby Pulido, a Democrat, is a Tejano singer and business owner who grew up in Edinburg. He studied political science before becoming a musician and is seeking elected office for the first time.

Monica De La Cruz, the Republican incumbent, was first elected in the then-redrawn district in 2022 and is seeking her second term. She graduated from UTSA in 1997 with a business administration degree. She ran in 2020 but could not get past incumbent Vicente Gonzalez.

DISTRICT 20

Joaquin Castro, the Democratic incumbent, was first elected in 2012. He graduated from Harvard with a law degree. He is the twin brother of Julian Castro, the former San Antonio mayor and HUD secretary, and the son of West Side activist Rosie Castro.

Edgardo Baez, a Republican, is an Army veteran and lawyer who has worked as an attorney, a nurse and a business owner. He is affiliated with criminal defense lawyer groups and has not held public office.

DISTRICT 21

Kristin Hook, a Democrat, is making her second run for the seat after losing to Chip Roy in 2024. She has a doctorate in animal behavior, taught middle school students as part of Teach for America, and was a grassroots organizer for women scientists in Washington, D.C.

Mark Teixeira, a Republican, is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the Texas Rangers. He is from Maryland and has a business administration degree. He has been endorsed by the Express-News and has not run for elected office before.

DISTRICT 23

Katy Padilla Stout, a Democrat, is a former public school teacher and an attorney who serves on the Bexar County Child Welfare Board. She has been endorsed by the Express-News and is running for public office for the first time.

Brandon Herrera, known as the “A-K Guy,” is a firearm manufacturer and YouTube personality. He ran for the seat in 2024 and lost in a runoff to incumbent Tony Gonzales. He was headed to another runoff this cycle before Gonzales dropped out of the race over a scandal involving a staffer who died by suicide.

Ben Mendoza, an independent, is a professional mediator in El Paso who has run for El Paso City Council and mayor. He ran for U.S. House District 16 in 2018 and received 4.5% of the vote. He did somewhat better in 2016 but lost to Beto O’Rourke by 70 points.

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DISTRICT 28

Henry Cuellar, the longtime Democratic incumbent, is seeking his 11th term. Over the years, he has faced primary challenges from within his own party and a federal investigation, eventually getting a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.

Tano Tijerina, a Republican, has been Webb County judge since 2015. He was a Democrat before changing parties in 2024. Outside his duties as county judge, he works in ranching.

Marlon Duran, of the Green Party, was born in Mexico and grew up undocumented in McAllen. He has been an activist in the Rio Grande Valley, demonstrating on issues from the border wall to reproductive rights. He has not run for office previously.

DISTRICT 35

Johnny Garcia, a Democrat, is a former Bexar County deputy who worked as a hostage negotiator and public information officer, among other duties. He has also worked in construction. He has been endorsed by the San AnroExpress-News and is running for office for the first time.

Carlos De La Cruz, a Republican, is a retired Air Force veteran and business owner. He is the brother of Monica De La Cruz, who is running in District 15, and has been endorsed by Donald Trump.

>> Political newcomers De La Cruz and Garcia battle for redrawn Texas 35th Congressional District

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