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2026 Texas gubernatorial election

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2026 Texas gubernatorial election

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 declared his intention to run for election to an unprecedented fourth term on November 9, 2025. 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. Party primaries are scheduled on March 3, 2026, and potential primary runoffs would be on May 26, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025.

Infobox

Party
Republican

Tables

· General election › Predictions
Solid R
Solid R
Source
The Cook Political Report
Ranking
Solid R
As of
September 11, 2025
Solid R
Solid R
Source
Inside Elections
Ranking
Solid R
As of
August 28, 2025
Safe R
Safe R
Source
Sabato's Crystal Ball
Ranking
Safe R
As of
September 4, 2025
Lean R
Lean R
Source
Race to the WH
Ranking
Lean R
As of
December 2, 2025
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report
Solid R
September 11, 2025
Inside Elections
Solid R
August 28, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball
Safe R
September 4, 2025
Race to the WH
Lean R
December 2, 2025
Texas Public Opinion Research
Texas Public Opinion Research
Poll source
Texas Public Opinion Research
Date(s)administered
August 27–29, 2025
Samplesize
843 (RV)
Marginof error
± 4.6%
GenericRepublican
49%
GenericDemocrat
43%
Other
8%
Undecided
–
Poll source
Date(s)administered
Samplesize
Marginof error
GenericRepublican
GenericDemocrat
Other
Undecided
Texas Public Opinion Research
August 27–29, 2025
843 (RV)
± 4.6%
49%
43%
8%
–

References

  1. County executive
  2. Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear
  3. "Someone else" with 8%
  4. "Gov. Greg Abbott launches reelection campaign for fourth term"
    https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/09/texas-greg-abbott-reelection-campaign-governor/
  5. Helleniscope
    https://www.helleniscope.com/2025/06/30/from-greek-roots-to-the-texas-frontier-pete-chambers-bold-run-for-governor/
  6. The Texas Tribune
    https://www.texastribune.org/2025/07/10/mark-goloby-texas-governor-2026/
  7. The Texas Tribune
    https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/11/texas-governor-2026-elections-greg-abbott-donald-trump-endorsement/
  8. Texas Alliance for life
    https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2026-primary-election-endorsements/
  9. Young Conservatives of Texas
    https://www.yct.org/young-conservatives-of-texas-endorses-governor-greg-abbott/
  10. The Dallas Morning News
    https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/11/10/another-democrat-joins-the-race-for-texas-governor-in-2026/
  11. Chron.com
    https://www.chron.com/politics/article/texas-governor-election-2026-20392211.php
  12. Austin American-Statesman
    https://www.statesman.com/news/politics/article/hinojosa-abbott-governor-race-21098981.php
  13. San Antonio Current
    https://www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-news/democrat-andrew-white-is-running-for-texas-governor-again/
  14. The Dallas Morning News
    https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/05/20/beto-orourke-holds-town-hall-in-garland-here-are-5-key-points-from-former-congressman/
  15. Bay City Tribune
    https://baycitytribune.com/news/flores-exits-governor-race-launches-bid-for-texas-land-commissioner/article_4340fb0e-c1e1-417e-957f-1ee530edcc3c.html
  16. NTDaily.com
    https://www.ntdaily.com/news/democratic-candidates-answer-questions-at-forum-ahead-of-march-2026-election/article_e425d40c-90bf-4394-b817-510da22b8036.html
  17. Nick Pappas on Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DRf7XOCD4eK/
  18. Houston Chronicle
    https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/greg-abbott-democrats-midterms-21043411.php
  19. "Morning Digest: Arizona threatens to sue after House GOP refuses to seat Democrat"
    https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-arizona-threatens
  20. Axios
    https://www.axios.com/2025/04/10/house-members-running-for-senate-governor
  21. The Dallas Morning News
    https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/04/07/texas-democrats-search-for-2026-candidates-as-they-resist-donald-trump/
  22. KSAT
    https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/11/15/former-san-antonio-mayor-ron-nirenberg-announces-bid-for-bexar-county-judge/
  23. Texas Politics
    https://texaspolitics.com/2025/10/21/collin-allred-james-talarico-endorse-gina-hinojosa-for-governor/
  24. "Jenn Mack Raphoon Signs Texas First Pledge for Governor - Texian Partisan"
    https://texianpartisan.com/news/tnm-news/jenn-mack-raphoon-signs-texas-first-pledge-for-governor/
  25. KFOX14
    https://kfoxtv.com/news/entertainment/matthew-mcconaughey-wants-to-become-the-governor-of-texas-one-day
  26. Cook Political Report
    https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings
  27. Inside Elections
    https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor
  28. Sabato's Crystal Ball
    https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2026-governor/
  29. Race to the WH
    https://www.racetothewh.com/governor/26
  30. Texas Public Opinion Research
    https://texaspublicopinionresearch.substack.com/p/texas-senate-primaries-take-shape
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