Bexar County, Texas

Texas Senate District 26

2 candidates are tracked for Texas Senate District 26, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Julián Villarreal and Jose Menendez. Candidate information follows official Bexar County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Julián Villarreal (Green), Jose Menendez (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 26; Jose Menendez is the sitting member, per the Texas Senate' 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, Jose Menendez, is on the ballot.

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Julián Villarreal

Green

Top priorities

Progressive solutions for environmental sustainability
Prioritize working-class interests over corporate influence

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Julian Villarreal is a materials engineer from San Antonio with a doctorate in materials science and engineering, according to the San Antonio Report. He previously ran for the same seat as the Green Party's nominee in 2020 and is the Green Party candidate for Texas Senate District 26, challenging Democratic incumbent Jose Menendez.

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Jose Menendez

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Jose Menendez is the Democratic incumbent for Texas Senate District 26. He is Vice President and Director of Multicultural Market at Stewart Title Guaranty and has served as State Senator since 2015, according to his official Senate biography. He previously served in the Texas House from 2001 to 2015 and on the San Antonio City Council from 1997 to 2000, and has passed more than 200 bills, including David's Law addressing cyberbullying. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas Senate District 26 in 2026?

When is the Texas Senate District 26 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.

Verify this race

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

Julián Villarreal, full profile Jose Menendez, full profile Official Texas election office