2022 Texas State Senate election

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2022 Texas State Senate election
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All of the 31 seats in the Texas State Senate
16 seats needed for a majority
 
Leader Donna Campbell John Whitmire
Party Republican Democratic
Leader's seat 25th district 15th district
Last election 18 seats, 53.28% 13 seats, 44.59%
Current seats 18 13
Seats needed Steady Increase 3
Incumbent President Pro Tempore

Donna Campbell
Republican



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The 2022 Texas State Senate election will be held on November 8, 2022. Elections will be held to elect senators from all 31 senate districts across the state of Texas. Numerous other federal, state, and local elections, will also be held on this date. The winners of this election will serve in the Eighty-eighth Texas Legislature, with seats apportioned among the 2020 United States census. Republicans have held a majority in the Texas Senate since January 14, 1997, as a result of the 1996 elections.

Retirements[]

As of November 2021, 4 state senators, including 3 Republicans and 1 Democrats, have decided to retire, 1 of whom are seeking another office.

Republicans[]

  1. Texas Senate, District 11: Larry Taylor is retiring.[1]
  2. Texas Senate, District 12: Jane Nelson is retiring.[2]
  3. Texas Senate, District 24: Dawn Buckingham is retiring to run for Texas Land Commissioner.[3]
  4. Texas Senate, District 31: Kel Seliger is retiring.[4]

Democrats[]

  1. Texas Senate, District 27: Eddie Lucio Jr. is retiring.[5]

Senate Districts[]

District Incumbent Candidates[a]
Member Party First
elected 		Status
1 Bryan Hughes Republican 2016 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Bryan Hughes (Republican)[6]
2 Bob Hall Republican 2014 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Prince Giadolor (Democratic)[7]
  • ▌ Bob Hall (Republican)[8]
3 Robert Nichols Republican 2006 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Robert Nichols (Republican)[9]
  • ▌ Steve Russell (Democratic)
4 Brandon Creighton Republican 2014 (special) Incumbent running
5 Charles Schwertner Republican 2012 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Charles Schwertner (Republican)
6 Carol Alvarado Democratic 2018 (special) Incumbent running
  • ▌ Carol Alvarado (Democratic)
  • ▌ Martha Fierro (Republican)[11]
7 Paul Bettencourt Republican 2014 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Paul Bettencourt (Republican)[12]
8 Angela Paxton Republican 2018 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Jonathan Cocks (Democratic)
  • ▌ Angela Paxton (Republican)
  • ▌ Matt Rostami (Republican)
9 Kelly Hancock Republican 2012 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Gwenn Burud (Democratic)
  • ▌ Kelly Hancock (Republican)
10 Beverly Powell Democratic 2018 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Phil King (Republican)[13]
  • ▌ Warren Norred (Republican)
  • ▌ Beverly Powell (Democratic)
11 Larry Taylor Republican 2012 Incumbent retiring[1]
  • ▌ Robin Armstrong (Republican)
  • ▌ Bianca Gracia (Republican)
  • ▌ Mayes Middleton (Republican)[1]
  • ▌ Bob Mitchell (Republican)
12 Jane Nelson Republican 1992 Incumbent retiring[2]
  • ▌ Francine Ly (Democratic)
  • ▌ Ferdi Mongo (Democratic)
  • ▌ Tan Parker (Republican)[14]
  • ▌ Chris Russell (Republican)
13 Borris Miles Democratic 2016 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Borris Miles (Democratic)
14 Sarah Eckhardt Democratic 2020 (special) Incumbent running
  • ▌ Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic)
15 John Whitmire Democratic 1982 Incumbent running
  • ▌ George Vachris (Republican)
  • ▌ John Whitmire (Democratic)[15]
  • ▌ Molly Cook (Democratic)
16 Nathan Johnson Democratic 2018 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Brandon Copeland (Republican)
  • ▌ Nathan Johnson (Democratic)
17 Joan Huffman Republican 2008 (special) Incumbent running
  • ▌ Titus Benton (Democratic)
  • ▌ Miguel Gonzalez (Democratic)
  • ▌ Joan Huffman (Republican)
18 Lois Kolkhorst Republican 2014 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Lois Kolkhorst (Republican)
  • ▌ Josh Tutt (Democratic)[16]
19 Roland Gutierrez Democratic 2020 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Robert Garza (Republican)
  • ▌ Roland Gutierrez (Democratic)
20 Juan Hinojosa Democratic 2002 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Juan Hinojosa (Democratic)[17]
  • ▌ Johnny Partain (Republican)
  • ▌ Westley Wright (Republican)
21 Judith Zaffirini Democratic 1986 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Julie Dahlberg (Republican)
  • ▌ Judith Zaffirini (Democratic)[18]
22 Brian Birdwell Republican 2010 (special) Incumbent running
  • ▌ Brian Birdwell (Republican)[19]
23 Royce West Democratic 1992 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Royce West (Democratic)
24 Dawn Buckingham Republican 2016 Incumbent retiring to run for Texas Land Commissioner[3]
  • ▌ Pete Flores (Republican)[20]
  • ▌ Kathy Jones-Hospod (Democratic)
  • ▌ Jeremy Kohlwes (Democratic)
  • ▌ Lamar Lewis (Republican)[21]
  • ▌ Raul Reyes (Republican)[22]
25 Donna Campbell Republican 2012 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Channon Cain (Republican)[23]
  • ▌ Donna Campbell (Republican)
  • ▌ Robert Walsh (Democratic)
26 Jose Menendez Democratic 2015 (special) Incumbent running
  • ▌ Jose Menendez (Democratic)
  • ▌ Ashton Murray (Republican)
27 Eddie Lucio Jr. Democratic 1990 Incumbent retiring[24]
  • ▌ Sara Stapleton-Barrera (Democratic)[25]
  • ▌ Alex Dominguez (Democratic)[26]
  • ▌ Phillip Drake (Republican)
  • ▌ Adan Hinojosa (Republican)
  • ▌ Morgan Lamantia (Democratic)[27]
  • ▌ Isreal Salinas (Republican)
  • ▌ Raul Torres (Republican)
  • ▌ Salomon Torres (Democratic)
28 Charles Perry Republican 2014 (special) Incumbent running
  • ▌ Charles Perry (Republican)[28]
29 Cesar Blanco Democratic 2020 Incumbent running
  • ▌ Cesar Blanco (Democratic)[29]
  • ▌ Derek Zubeldia (Republican)
30 Drew Springer Republican 2020 (special) Incumbent running
  • ▌ Drew Springer (Republican)[30]
31 Kel Seliger Republican 2004 Incumbent retiring[4]
  • ▌ Stormy Bradley (Republican)[31]
  • ▌ Jesse Quackenbush (Republican)[32]
  • ▌ Tim Reid (Republican)[33]
  • ▌ Kevin Sparks (Republican)[34]

Notes[]

  1. ^ Declared candidates may seek election from other district, subject to redistricting. Some districts may have no incumbents, while some other may have multiple incumbents due to redistricting.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Svitek, Patrick (November 30, 2021). "Longtime state Sen. Larry Taylor, best known for his work on education issues, says he won't run for reelection". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Garrett, Robert (July 5, 2021). "Veteran Denton County GOP lawmaker Jane Nelson will not seek 11th term in Texas Senate". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Lindell, Chuck (June 7, 2021). "State Sen. Dawn Buckingham to run for Texas land commissioner". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Barragán, James (October 20, 2021). "Texas state Sen. Kel Seliger, a Republican willing to buck his party leadership, will not seek reelection". The Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on October 20, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  5. ^ Bova, Gus (November 16, 2021). "The Texas Senate's Most Conservative Democrat Is Retiring". Texas Observer. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  6. ^ Gary Bass (November 12, 2021). "State Sen. Bryan Hughes announces plans to seek re-election". KLTV. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  7. ^ "Giadolor announces run for state senate". Herald Banner. September 20, 2021.
  8. ^ "Hall announces campaign for re-election". Herald Banner. September 20, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  9. ^ "Nichols announces campaign for re-election". Palestine Herald-Press. June 25, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  10. ^ Ontiveros, Brooke (June 10, 2021). "'Unfinished business remains': Brandon Creighton aims at re-election for Texas Senate District 4". Community Impact.
  11. ^ "Qualified Candidates". Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  12. ^ Hannah Zedaker (June 7, 2021). "Paul Bettencourt to seek re-election for Texas Senate District 7". Community Impact Newspaper. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  13. ^ Patrick Svitek (September 27, 2021). "GOP state Rep. Phil King announces he'll run for new Republican-friendly Senate seat held by Democrat Beverly Powell". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  14. ^ Morris, Allie (July 7, 2021). "GOP Rep. Tan Parker to seek Senate seat being vacated by North Texas lawmaker Jane Nelson". The Dallas Morning News.
  15. ^ McGuinness, Dylan; Scherer, Jasper (November 19, 2021). "State Sen. John Whitmire announces he will run for mayor of Houston in 2023". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on November 20, 2021. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  16. ^ Cat DeLaura (December 9, 2021). "Democrat Josh Tutt announces his intention to run against Kolkhorst". The Victoria Advocate. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  17. ^ "Hinojosa announces reelection bid for state senate". MyRGV.com. June 9, 2021.
  18. ^ "Zaffirini files for reelection to Texas senate". MyRGV.com. November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  19. ^ Roland Richter (June 18, 2021). "State Senator Bryan Birdwell announces running for re-election". KWKT-TV. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  20. ^ Jackie Wang (September 21, 2021). "Former state Sen. Pete Flores says he's running for proposed Senate District 24". San Antonio Report.
  21. ^ "Lamar Lewis announces Texas Senate campaign". Lampasas Dispatch Record. November 15, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  22. ^ Svitek, Patrick (October 21, 2021). "In fast-growing Central Texas, redistricting sparks political reshuffling in upcoming statehouse and congressional races". The Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  23. ^ Will Wright (December 10, 2021). "Campbell draws GOP opponent in District 25". The Herald-Zeitung. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  24. ^ Svitek, Patrick (4 November 2021). "Eddie Lucio Jr. to retire after three decades in Texas Senate". www.texastribune.com. The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  25. ^ Svitek, Patrick. "Sara Stapleton Barrera, 2020 primary challenger to state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., announces comeback bid as he retires". Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  26. ^ Halicioglu, Taner. "State Rep. Alex Dominguez will run for Texas Senate District 27 in 2022". Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  27. ^ "LaMantia Enters Democratic Primary For Eddie Lucio's State Senate Seat". KURV. November 18, 2021.
  28. ^ "Texas Senator Charles Perry announces re-election". KCBD. September 29, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  29. ^ Anthony Jackson (October 29, 2021). "Texas state Sen. César Blanco of El Paso announces reelection campaign". El Paso Times. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  30. ^ "SEN. DREW SPRINGER ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN FOR THE TEXAS SENATE". Olney Enterprise. October 14, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  31. ^ "Big Spring businesswoman declares candidacy in GOP primary for Senate seat". Midland Reporter-Telegram. July 19, 2021.
  32. ^ "Quackenbush announces campaign for Texas Senate District 31". KVII-TV. November 24, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  33. ^ Watkins, Matthew (24 November 2021). "Tim Reid announces cadidacy for Texas Senate District 31". Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  34. ^ Stewart Doreen (August 13, 2021). "Midland's Kevin Sparks to run for state senate". Midland Reporter-Telegram.
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