The 2018 ballot features races for most statewide offices in Texas, 7 State Board of Education seats, 16 Texas Senate seats, all 150 Texas House seats and all 36 U.S. House seats.
The following members have announced their plans regarding re-election and retirement – leaving open seats for the 2018 ballot.
- Sen. Van Taylor (R-Plano) intends to challenge for U.S. Congressional District 3, soon to be vacated by U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson (R-Richardson)
- Rep. Mark Keough (R-The Woodlands) is not seeking re-election to the Texas House and intends to run for Montgomery County Judge
- Rep. Larry Gonzales (R-Round Rock) is not seeking re-election to the Texas House
- Rep. Jodie Laubenberg (R-Parker) is not seeking re-election to the Texas House
- Rep. Larry Phillips (R-Sherman) is not seeking re-election to the Texas House
- Rep. Cindy Burkett (R-Sunnyvale) intends to challenge for Texas Senate District 2, currently occupied by Sen. Bob Hall (R-Canton)
- Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Frisco) intends to challenge for Texas Senate District 30, currently occupied by Sen. Craig Estes (R-Wichita Falls)
- State Board of Education (SBOE) member David Bradley (R- Beaumont) is not seeking re-election to the SBOE
Spotlight on Election Dates
Primaries
Candidate Filing Deadline: December 11, 2017
Early Voting: February 20 – March 2, 2018
Primary Election: March 6, 2018
Runoff
Early Voting: May 14 – May 18, 2018
Primary Runoff Election: May 22, 2018
Uniform Election
Early Voting: October 22 – November 2, 2018
Uniform Election: November 6, 2018