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Government
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The 2018 general election was held in the U.S. state of Texas on November 6, 2018. All of Texas's executive officers were up for election as well as a United States Senate seat, and all of Texas's thirty-six seats in the United States House of Representatives. The Republican and Democratic Parties nominated their candidates by primaries held March 6, 2018. Convention Parties nominated their candidates at a series of conventions. County Conventions held March 17, 2018, District Conventions held March 24, 2018, and a State Convention held April 14, 2018. At the present time there is only one Convention Party in Texas, that is the Libertarian Party. Other parties may seek to achieve ballot access.

Turnout in the November general election reached historic levels, rivaling turnout in a presidential election. While the Republican Party won every statewide position, the margin of victory was narrower than previous elections.

Federal

United States Senate

Democratic U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke and Libertarian candidate Neal Dikeman challenged U.S. Senator Ted Cruz for re-election. Cruz narrowly defeated O'Rourke by 2.6%.

United States House of Representatives

All of Texas's thirty-six seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2018. No open seats changed hands, but two Republican incumbents lost to Democrats.

Executive

Governor

Incumbent governor Greg Abbott ran for a second term. He was first elected in 2014 after serving twelve years as Texas Attorney General, and he succeeded Rick Perry as governor.

Abbott won the March 20, 2018, Republican primary, while Lupe Valdez won the Democratic runoff against Andrew White, becoming the first Latina nominated by a major party for statewide office in Texas.

Libertarian Mark Tippetts also ran against Abbott. Tippetts defeated Kathie Glass, Patrick "Not Governor" Smith, and Kory Watkins at the party convention to earn his nomination.

Lieutenant governor

2018 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election

← 2014 November 6, 2018 2022 →

Nominee Dan Patrick Mike Collier Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 4,260,990 3,860,865 Percentage 51.3% 46.5%

County results Precinct resultsPatrick:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Collier:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Tie:      40–50%      50%      No data

Lieutenant Governor before election Dan Patrick Republican Elected Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Republican

On January 9, 2017, the day before the 85th Texas Legislature began its session, incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Dan Patrick announced he would run for re-election in 2018. He stated his early announcement was in order to dispel rumors of a primary challenge to Governor Greg Abbott or U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Scott Milder, former Rockwall city councilman
• Dan Patrick, incumbent lieutenant governor

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Mike Collier, businessman, finance Chair of the Texas Democratic Party, and nominee for Texas Comptroller in 2014
• Michael Cooper, businessman, community leader, and pastor

Results

Libertarian state convention

Candidates

• Kerry Douglas McKennon

General election

Polling

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Results

Attorney general

Comptroller of Public Accounts

2018 Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts election

← 2014 November 6, 2018 2022 →

Nominee Glenn Hegar Joi Chevalier Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 4,376,828 3,570,693 Percentage 53.2% 43.4%

County results Precinct resultsHegar:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Chevalier:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Sanders:      >90% Tie:      40–50%      50%      No data

Comptroller before election Glenn Hegar Republican Elected Comptroller Glenn Hegar Republican

Incumbent Republican comptroller Glenn Hegar ran for re-election to a second term.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Glenn Hegar, incumbent comptroller

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Joi Chevalier, business owner
• Tim Mahoney, attorney, former Austin Community College trustee

Results

Libertarian state convention

Candidates

• Ben Sanders

General election

Results

Commissioner of the General Land Office

2018 Texas Land Commissioner election

← 2014 November 6, 2018 2022 →

Nominee George P. Bush Miguel Suazo Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 4,435,202 3,567,927 Percentage 53.7% 43.2%

Land Commissioner before election George P. Bush Republican Elected Land Commissioner George P. Bush Republican

Republican primary

Candidates

• George P. Bush, incumbent Commissioner of the General Land Office
• Davey Edwards, professional land surveyor
• Jerry E. Patterson, former Commissioner of the General Land Office (2003–2015)
• Rick Range, retired teacher and firefighter

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Tex Morgan, software engineer, former member of VIA Metropolitan Transit board
• Miguel Suazo, energy and natural resources attorney

Results

Libertarian state convention

Candidates

• Matt Piña

General election

Endorsements

Presidents of the United States

• George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States
• Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States

Polling

Results

Commissioner of Agriculture

2018 Texas Agriculture Commissioner election

← 2014 November 6, 2018 2022 →

Nominee Sid Miller Kim Olson Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 4,221,527 3,822,137 Percentage 51.3% 46.4%

Agriculture Commissioner before election Sid Miller Republican Elected Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Republican

Incumbent Republican Commissioner Sid Miller ran for re-election to a second term.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Trey Blocker, lobbyist
• Jim Hogan, Democratic nominee for Agriculture Commissioner in 2014
• Sid Miller, incumbent Commissioner of Agriculture

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Kim Olson, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, former member of the Weatherford Independent School District Board of Trustees

Results

Libertarian state convention

Candidates

• Richard Carpenter

General election

Results

Railroad Commissioner

2018 Texas Railroad Commissioner election

← 2012 November 6, 2018 2024 →

Nominee Christi Craddick Roman McAllen Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 4,376,729 3,612,130 Percentage 53.2% 43.9%

Railroad Commissioner before election Christi Craddick Republican Elected Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick Republican

Incumbent Republican Commissioner Christi Craddick ran for re-election to a second six-year term.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Christi Craddick, incumbent railroad commissioner
• Weston Martinez, former Texas Real Estate Commissioner

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Roman McAllen, historic preservation officer
• Chris Spellmon, businessman

Results

Libertarian state convention

Candidates

• Mike Wright

General election

Results

Judicial

Supreme Court

Place 2

2018 Texas Supreme Court Place 2 election

← 2012 November 6, 2018 2024 →

Nominee Jimmy Blacklock Steven Kirkland Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 4,358,756 3,838,411 Percentage 53.2% 46.8%

Justice before election Jimmy Blacklock Republican Elected Justice Jimmy Blacklock Republican

Incumbent Justice Jimmy Blacklock ran for a full term after being appointed by Governor Greg Abbott on January 2, 2018. Justice Blacklock filled the vacant seat left by Don Willett due to his appointment by President Donald Trump to the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Jimmy Blacklock, incumbent Associate Justice

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Steven Kirkland, Judge of the Harris County District Court (334th District)

Results

General election

Results

Place 4

2018 Texas Supreme Court Place 4 election

← 2012 November 6, 2018 2024 →

Nominee John Devine R.K. Sandill Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 4,399,890 3,792,144 Percentage 53.7% 46.3%

Justice before election John Devine Republican Elected Justice John Devine Republican

Incumbent Justice John Devine ran for re-election to a second 6-year term.

Republican primary

Candidates

• John Devine, incumbent Associate Justice

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• R.K. Sandill, Judge of the Harris County District Court (127th District)

Results

General election

Results

Place 6

2018 Texas Supreme Court Place 6 election

← 2014 November 6, 2018 2020 →

Nominee Jeff Brown Kathy Cheng Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 4,404,602 3,796,001 Percentage 53.7% 46.3%

Justice before election Jeff Brown Republican Elected Justice Jeff Brown Republican

Incumbent Justice Jeff Brown ran for a full 8-year term after being elected to finish Chief Justice Nathan Hecht's term in 2014.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Jeff Brown, incumbent Associate Justice

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Kathy Cheng, business litigator

Results

General election

Results

Court of Criminal Appeals

Presiding Judge

2018 Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge election

← 2012 November 6, 2018 2024 →

Nominee Sharon Keller Maria Jackson Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 4,288,913 3,734,179 Percentage 52.2% 45.5%

Presiding Judge before election Sharon Keller Republican Elected Presiding Judge Sharon Keller Republican

Incumbent Presiding Judge Sharon Keller ran for re-election to a 5th 6-year term.

Republican primary

Candidates

• David Bridges, incumbent Associate Justice of the Fifth Court of Appeals of Texas
• Sharon Keller, incumbent Presiding Judge

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Maria T. Jackson, Judge of the Harris County District Court (339th District)

Results

General election

Results

Place 7

2018 Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 7 election

← 2012 November 6, 2018 2024 →

Nominee Barbara Hervey Ramona Franklin Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 4,429,113 3,750,114 Percentage 54.1% 45.9%

Judge before election Barbara Hervey Republican Elected Judge Barbara Hervey Republican

Incumbent Judge Barbara Hervey ran for re-election to a 4th 6-year term.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Barbara Parker Hervey, incumbent Judge

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Ramona Franklin, Judge of the Harris County District Court (338th District)

Results

General election

Results

Place 8

2018 Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 8 election

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Nominee Michelle Slaughter Mark Ash Party Republican Libertarian Popular vote 4,760,576 1,614,119 Percentage 74.7% 25.3%

Judge before election Elsa Alcala Republican Elected Judge Michelle Slaughter Republican

Incumbent Judge Elsa Alcala did not seek re-election to a 2nd term.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Jay Brandon, Bexar County assistant district attorney
• Michelle Slaughter, Judge of the Galveston County District Court (405th District)
• Dib Waldrip, Judgen of the Comal County District Court (433rd District)

Results

General election

Results

State Board of Education

Member, District 2

Republican primary

Democratic primary

General election

Member, District 3

Democratic primary

General election

Member, District 4

Democratic primary

General election

Member, District 7

Republican primary

Democratic primary

General election

Member, District 11

Republican primary

Democratic primary

General election

Member, District 12

Republican primary

Democratic primary

First round

Malone-Miller withdrew after the first round, eliminating the need for a runoff.

General election

Member, District 13

Republican primary

Democratic primary

General election

Texas Legislature

Every seat in the Texas House of Representatives and about half of the seats in the Texas Senate were up for election.

Texas Senate

Texas House of Representatives

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External links

• Candidates at Vote Smart
• Candidates at Ballotpedia
• Campaign finance at OpenSecrets

Official Lieutenant Governor campaign websites

• Mike Collier (D) for Lt. Governor
• Kerry McKinnon (L) for Lt. Governor
• Dan Patrick (R) for Lt. Governor

Official Attorney General campaign websites

• Michael Ray Harris (L) for Attorney General
• Justin Nelson (D) for Attorney General
• Ken Paxton (R) for Attorney General

Official Comptroller of Public Accounts campaign websites

• Joi Chevalier (D) for Comptroller
• Glenn Hegar (R) for Comptroller
• Ben Sanders (L) for Comptroller

Official Commissioner of the General Land Office campaign websites

• George P. Bush (R) for Land Commissioner
• Matt Piña (L) for Land Commissioner
• Miguel Suazo (D) for Land Commissioner

Official Commissioner of Agriculture campaign websites

• Sid Miller (R) for Agriculture Commissioner
• Kim Olson (D) for Agriculture Commissioner

Official Railroad Commissioner campaign websites

• Christi Craddick (R) for Railroad Commissioner
• Roman McAllen (D) for Railroad Commissioner
• Mike Wright (L) for Railroad Commissioner

Official Supreme Court of Texas, Place 2 campaign websites

• Jimmy Blacklock (R) for Supreme Court
• Steven Kirkland (D) for Supreme Court

Official Supreme Court of Texas, Place 4 campaign websites

• John Devine (R) for Supreme Court
• R.K. Sandill (D) for Supreme Court

Official Supreme Court of Texas, Place 6 campaign websites

• Jeff Brown (R) for Supreme Court
• Kathy Cheng (D) for Supreme Court

• 2018 Texas elections
• 2018 elections in the United States by state