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Candidate profile: Michael Swanson
Elections and votingMichael Swanson is a Democrat in Texas’ contested U.S. Senate general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 29, 2026
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Candidate profile · TX
Candidate profile: Andrew Kyle Trakas
Elections and votingAndrew Kyle Trakas is a Republican candidate in Texas’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 23, 2026
Candidate profile · TX
Candidate profile: Jade Simmons for U.S. Senate
Elections and votingIndependent Jade Simmons is among 36 candidates listed in Texas’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 9, 2026
Candidate profile · TX
Ahmad Hassan, Democrat for U.S. Senate in Texas
Elections and votingAhmad Hassan is among the candidates in Texas’ contested U.S. Senate general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 9, 2026
Candidate profile · TX
Tony Schmoker: 2026 Texas U.S. Senate candidate profile
Elections and votingTony Schmoker is a Republican candidate in Texas’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate race, with the general election set for Nov. 3.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 8, 2026
Candidate profile · TX
Terry Virts candidate profile for Texas U.S. Senate
Elections and votingTerry Virts is a Democrat in the contested Texas U.S. Senate race connected to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 7, 2026
Candidate profile · TX
Candidate profile: Ronald JR Evans for U.S. Senate
Elections and votingIndependent Ronald JR Evans is running for U.S. Senate in Texas in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 5, 2026
Candidate profile · TX
Candidate profile: John Sen Cornyn
Elections and votingJohn Sen Cornyn is the Republican incumbent in Texas’ contested U.S. Senate general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 3, 2026
Candidate profile · TX
Candidate profile: Jennifer Tawanda Brown Gaines
Elections and votingJennifer Tawanda Brown Gaines is an LBL candidate in Texas’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskAug 30, 2026
Candidate profile · TX
Candidate profile: Anna Bender
Elections and votingAnna Bender is a Republican candidate in Texas’ contested 2026 election for the U.S. Senate.
The Ballot Texas DeskAug 28, 2026