Primary Runn-Offs May 26 – Early Voting Begins May 18

Run-Off Elections for the Republican and Democratic parties is set for May 26, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm.

Early Voting will start May 18 at the Green Barn in Fairfield and at the Civic/Community Center in Teague from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Run-offs are held when none of the candidates receive 50% or more of the total votes.

Republican Primary Runoffs

–U.S. Senator
John Cornyn (41.89%) and Ken Paxton (40.68%)

–Attorney General
Mayes Middleton (39.12%) and Chip Roy (31.6%)

–Railroad Comm
Jim Wright (32.07%) and Bo French (31.73%)

–Judge, Court of Crim Appl, Pl 3
Alison Fox (31.26%) and Thomas Smith (30.71%)

Democratic Primary Runoffs

–Lieutenant Governor
Vikki Goodwin (48.01%) and Marcos Isaias Valez (31.49%)

–Attorney General
Nathan Johnson (48.11%) and Joe Jaworski (26.43%)

Important to note; winners of the Primary Elections (and Run-Off Elections) will determine who will appear on the ballot for the November election. Additional names may be included from the Libertarian and/or Green Party.

Also, those wishing to throw their own hat into the ring may do so as a Write-In-Candidate. These candidates may file as Write-In from July 18, 2026, through August 17, 2026.

Please contact the Freestone County Elections Office for details, requirements, and more information; or visit online at https://www.co.freestone.tx.us/page/Freestone.Elections.