LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Candidates interested in running for public office in 2026 have less than 24 hours to file for candidacy, with the deadline set for Monday at 6 p.m.
Many candidates have already filed for positions on the 2026 primary ballots across Lubbock County and surrounding areas.
Congressional District 19
- Jason Corley (R)
- Abraham Enriquez (R)
- Tom Sell (R)
- Donald May (R)
- Kyle Rable (D)
Congressman Jodey Arrington announced months ago that he would not seek re-election.
State House races
Texas House District 83
- Dustin Burrows (R), incumbent, Speaker of the Texas House
- Malik Williams (D)
Texas House District 84
- Carl Tepper (R), incumbent
- Margaret “Maggie” Durham (D)
County-wide races
Lubbock County Judge
- Curtis Parrish (R), incumbent
- Wesley Houck (R)
Lubbock County Clerk
- Sandy Garcia (R)
- Rebeca Gonzales (R)
- Kerri Poeling Padilla (D)
District Attorney
- L. Sunshine Stanek (R)
District Clerk
- Sara L. Smith (R)
County Commissioner races
Precinct 2
- Justin Martin (R)
- Trey Newton (R)
- Kevin Pounds (R)
This seat is open because incumbent Jason Corley is running for Congress.
Precinct 4
- Jordan Rackler (R), incumbent
- C.J. Peterson (R)
- Chad Seay (R)
Judicial races
137th District Court Judge
- Laura Beth Fossett (R)
237th District Court Judge
- Les Hatch (R)
364th District Court Judge
- Billy Eichman (R)
County Court At Law #1
- Mark Hocker (R)
County Court At Law #2
- Tom W. Brummett (R)
County Court At Law #3
- Ben Webb (R)
Justice of the Peace races
Precinct 1
- Jeff Fisher (R)
- Heather Garcia (R)
- Mike Kostelich (R)
Precinct 2
- Susan Rowley (R)
- Anah Menjares (R)
- Nellie Hopson (D)
Precinct 3
- Frank Gutierrez (R)
- Traci Baxa (R)
- Mary Hernandez (R)
- Marina L. Garcia (D)
Precinct 4
- Lance Cansino (R)
Democratic Party leadership
Three candidates have filed for Chair of the Lubbock Democratic Party:
- Brian Carr
- Margie Ceja, incumbent
- Stuart Williams
Current list based on names released by Republican and Democratic parties on Sunday…