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Dallas County, Texas

Texas Senate District 2

2 candidates are tracked for Texas Senate District 2, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Bob Hall and Keenen Colbert. Candidate information follows official Dallas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Bob Hall (Republican), Keenen Colbert (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 2; Bob Hall 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, Bob Hall, is on the ballot.

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Bob Hall

Bob Hall

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Describes himself as pro-life, pro-gun, pro-property rights and pro-limited government, and was involved in making Texas a Second Amendment Sanctuary State

Per Texas Senate official biography.

Biography

Bob Hall is the Republican candidate for Texas Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Bob Hall is a sitting member for the district, per the Texas Senate' official roster. Retired US Air Force captain and former aerospace systems engineer and business development manager who founded Professional Proposal Management, Inc. in 1984, per Texas Senate official biography. Has served in the Senate since 2015 and chairs the Senate Committee on Administration, per Texas Senate official biography. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Keenen Colbert

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Fully funding public schools
  • Making healthcare more affordable
  • Lowering costs for working Texans

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Keenen Colbert is the Democratic candidate for Texas Senate District 2. He served more than eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps, rising from noncommissioned officer to commissioned officer, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media and Mass Communications from Texas State University, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas Senate District 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas Senate District 2, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Bob Hall and Keenen Colbert. Candidate information follows official Dallas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas Senate District 2 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 Dallas County ballot?

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

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