Bexar County, Texas

Texas House District 122

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 122, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Shelly Nickels and Mark Dorazio. Candidate information follows official Bexar County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Shelly Nickels (Democratic), Mark Dorazio (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 122; Mark Dorazio is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Mark Dorazio, is on the ballot.

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Shelly Nickels

Democratic

Top priorities

Expand Medicaid and negotiate lower prescription drug prices
Fully fund public schools and invest in universal pre-K
Increase the supply of affordable housing and modernize the electric grid

Per the San Antonio Report.

Biography

Shelly Nickels is a physician and medical director at Methodist Hospital who has practiced internal medicine in San Antonio for 12 years, according to the San Antonio Report. She holds a master's degree in healthcare administration from Trinity University and is the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 122.

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Mark Dorazio

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Border security
Property tax reform
Election security

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mark Dorazio is the Republican incumbent for Texas House District 122 in San Antonio, serving since 2023. He and his wife own Dorazio Enterprises, a construction company operating for 38 years that has grown from residential framing into heavy industrial and civil construction, according to his official biography. He grew up in Derry, Pennsylvania, apprenticed under Texas Tech-affiliated engineers, and previously chaired the Republican Party of Bexar County.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 122 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 122 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Bexar County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Bexar County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Shelly Nickels, full profile Mark Dorazio, full profile Official Texas election office