Galveston County, Texas

Texas House District 24

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 24, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Greg Bonnen and Frank N Carr. Candidate information follows official Galveston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Greg Bonnen (Republican), Frank N Carr (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 24; Greg Bonnen 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, Greg Bonnen, is on the ballot.

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Greg Bonnen

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Property tax relief
Border security
Education and parental rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Greg Bonnen is a neurosurgeon who founded the Texas Brain and Spine Center and co-founded Houston Physicians' Hospital in 2003, according to his campaign site. He has represented Texas House District 24 in Galveston County since 2013 and chairs the House Appropriations Committee, and has served as a medical missionary in Haiti, Cuba, and the Philippines.

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Frank N Carr

Democratic

Biography

Frank N Carr is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Carr is a cybersecurity professional and military veteran with experience securing systems at NASA and in the private sector, per Teach the Vote (ATPE). 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 24 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 24 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 Galveston 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 Galveston County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Greg Bonnen, full profile Frank N Carr, full profile Official Texas election office