The deadline to file for a place on the ballot in the SD 4 special election passed on March 10.  Governor Perry called a special election to fill the senate seat vacated by Sen. Tommy Williams when he left to take a position at the Texas A&M University System.  The date for the special election is set for May 10.
 
Candidates filed:
Brandon Creighton – R
Steve Toth – R
Gordy Bunch – R
Michael Galloway – R