Tarrant County Elections 2026

The city charter election includes nine amendments on the ballot, including one added without a public discussion relating to city expenses.

Zee Wilcox, who is running for Texas House, was removed from the GOP primary for using the wrong form when filing.

The proposed charter amendments are likely to go before voters during the May 2 election.

Tarrant County’s 2026 elections are poised to be “the most important of our lifetime,” local and state Republican officials said Sunday night after historically red Texas Senate District 9 flipped blue in a runoff election many saw as unwinnable for a Democrat.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss faced off Saturday for the senate seat in a special election that’s drawn national attention.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet reported about 1,860 donors since Nov. 4, while Republican Leigh Wambsganss reported 217.

Steve Cavender, a longtime resident and community leader, said fiscal responsibility was a core reason behind his campaign.

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

The mayor's seat and four council spots are up for grabs this year. Candidates have until Feb. 13 to file for a spot on the May 2 ballot.

The Fort Worth Democrat had filed to challenge GOP incumbent Tim O’Hare just before last week’s deadline to get on the 2026 ballot. His withdrawal gives Commissioner Alisa Simmons a clear path to the Democratic nomination.

The 2026 primary, held in March, includes county, state and national offices.

The Democrat is seeking county office after state lawmakers adopted a new congressional map that drew him out of his district.