Who’s running
Name one candidate on the November 2026 Texas ballot for governor.
Who is Gina Hinojosa/Greg Abbott/or Pat Dixon?
Which elected official leads the Texas state executive branch?
What is the governor of Texas?
Which four El Paso City Council districts have elections scheduled for November 3, 2026?
Districts 1, 5, 6, and 8.
What day is the 2026 Midterm Election?
November 3rd, 2026
Which local body makes decisions about city parks, streets, and municipal services?
The city government, including the City Council within its authority.
Who are the three candidates listed for U.S. Senate in Texas?
Who is James Talarico/Ken Paxton/Ted Brown?
Which elected officials represent Texas in the U.S. Senate?
What are U.S. Senators?
Name one candidate running for El Paso City Council District 1.
Sam Armijo, Matthew James Kozik, Alejandra 'Ale' Chávez, or Daniela Garcia.
What is the difference between a primary election and a general election?
A primary selects party nominees. The general election chooses among candidates for the offices on the ballot.
Who has a direct role in setting your school district's policies and budget?
The school board.
Who is running for Texas lieutenant governor?
Who is Vikki Goodwin/Dan Patrick/Anthony Cristo/Kevin McCormick?
Which local elected body helps make decisions about city budgets and municipal services?
What is city council?
Name one candidate running for El Paso City Council District 5.
Ivan Niño, Jacqueline P. Horn, or Richard Genera.
How can a Texas voter find their personal sample ballot?
Use the official El Paso County Elections Department's current-election page and personalized sample-ballot tool.
Which level of government is responsible for federal immigration law and border policy?
The federal government.
Name one candidate running for Texas attorney general.
Who is Nathan Johnson/Mayes Middleton/Tom Oxford?
Which elected officials help make decisions about a public school district's policies and budget?
What are school board trustees?
Name one candidate running for El Paso City Council District 6.
Pedro Fernandez Jr., Art Fierro, Jesse Moreno, Claudia Contreras Siller, or Hector Alba.
What is one way to check whether a candidate's claim is accurate?
Look for original documents, official records, credible reporting, or other independent evidence.
A candidate promises to improve local bus service. What should you research before deciding whether the promise is realistic?
Their office's authority, the budget, transit agency responsibilities, the proposal's details, and evidence of how it could be implemented.
Why might your friend in another Texas city have a different U.S. House candidate on their ballot?
They may live in a different congressional district.
Which statewide elected official oversees Texas's tax collection and estimates revenue for the state budget?
Who is the Texas comptroller of public accounts?
Why should you check your address before researching City Council candidates?
You can only vote in the district race that applies to your residence.
Can you vote in a City Council district election just because you live somewhere in El Paso?
No. Your registered address must fall within that district, and you must meet the voting requirements.
Why can a local election matter even if it receives less media coverage than a presidential election?
Local officials make decisions about services, budgets, planning, and other issues that directly affect residents.