2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 82, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Cathy Broadrick and Tom Craddick. Candidate information follows official Dawson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Cathy Broadrick (Democratic), Tom Craddick (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 82; Tom Craddick 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Tom Craddick, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Cathy Broadrick is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 82 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Republican Incumbent
Tom Craddick represents Texas House District 82 and is a longtime representative from Midland, Texas, first elected at age 25. He served as Speaker of the Texas House from January 2003 to January 2009, per his campaign site, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration, both from Texas Tech University. He owns Craddick Properties, a Midland investment business, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Texas House District 82 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 82, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Cathy Broadrick and Tom Craddick. Candidate information follows official Dawson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Texas House District 82 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 Dawson County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Dawson County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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