Texas primary elections are set for March and Democrats and Republicans will have a chance to decide which candidates they want on the November general election ballot.

Our detailed guide shows what will be on the ballot, mail-in voting information, voter registration requirements, important dates to know and much more.

With multiple local elections and special elections coming up across the Dallas-Fort Worth complex this year, let’s take a look at the candidates running for new positions.

Abbott raised almost $23 million from July through December, while his leading Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, brought in $1.3 million in the last 10 weeks of 2025.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss face off Jan. 31 in a race political experts say may foreshadow November elections.

Countywide voting will still be in place during the two weeks of early voting, but voters will have to go to their assigned polling location if they plan to vote on Election Day for the March 3 primary.

The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.

Texas Right to Life, an anti-abortion organization, wrote on X on January 13: "Governor Greg Abbott has signed Texas' strongest Pro-Life laws over the last few years—because he believes every child deserves a chance at life. That's why we're proud to endorse Gov. Abbott for re-election this March!"

What this shows is that Tarrant County is more purple than ever, and both parties are going after each other because it’s getting close,” Bud Kennedy said.