Denton County, Texas

Texas House District 106

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 106, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Joe Mayes and Jared Patterson. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Joe Mayes (Democratic), Jared Patterson (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 106; Jared Patterson 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, Jared Patterson, is on the ballot.

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Joe Mayes

Democratic

Top priorities

Create a public education endowment to supplement school funding without raising taxes
Support small businesses through grants, loans and education programs
Let parents and individuals, not the state, decide what books children read

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Joe Mayes is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 106 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Desert Storm and later worked in corporate cybersecurity, per campaign site. Is a small business owner and retired cybersecurity executive, per campaign site.

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Jared Patterson

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Jared Patterson has represented Texas House District 106 in Denton County since 2019, according to the Texas House's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 106 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 106 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 Denton 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 Denton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 2 Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 4 Denton County Clerk See all 33 Denton County races

Candidate profiles

Joe Mayes, full profile Jared Patterson, full profile Official Texas election office