2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 79, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Claudia Ordaz and Jesse Romero. Candidate information follows official El Paso County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Claudia Ordaz (Democratic), Jesse Romero (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 79; Claudia Ordaz 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, Claudia Ordaz, is on the ballot.
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Democratic Incumbent
Claudia Ordaz represents Texas House District 79 in El Paso County, according to the Texas House's official roster. Her district office is located in El Paso. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Republican
Jesse Romero is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 79 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 11, 2026.
Who is running for Texas House District 79 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 79, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Claudia Ordaz and Jesse Romero. Candidate information follows official El Paso County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Texas House District 79 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.
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Candidate roster from official El Paso County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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