2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 62, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Shelley Luther and Catherine Thorne. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Shelley Luther (Republican), Catherine Thorne (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 62; Shelley Luther 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, Shelley Luther, is on the ballot.
Texas › Franklin County › Texas House District 62
Republican Incumbent
Shelley Luther represents Texas House District 62, covering Delta, Fannin, Franklin and Grayson counties. She is a small business owner and former school teacher who resides just outside Tom Bean, Texas, with her husband, per her campaign site. They operate a horse and animal rescue together and are members of King's Trail Cowboy Church, per her campaign site.
Democratic
Catherine Thorne is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 62 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.
Who is running for Texas House District 62 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 62, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Shelley Luther and Catherine Thorne. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Texas House District 62 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 Franklin County ballot?
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