Galveston County, Texas

Texas Senate District 11

2 candidates are tracked for Texas Senate District 11, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Dennis Paul and Shannon Dicely. Candidate information follows official Galveston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dennis Paul (Republican), Shannon Dicely (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 11. Not on the November ballot: Mayes Middleton, the sitting member per the 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.

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Dennis Paul

Republican

Top priorities

Permanent funding for transportation corridors including Highway 225, Highway 146 and the I-610 Ship Channel Bridge
A stronger coastal insurance market while preserving windstorm coverage options
Infrastructure funding to support Gulf Coast ports and jobs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Dennis Paul is the Texas House District 129 state representative, first elected in 2014, according to his campaign site. He serves as treasurer of the House Republican Caucus and sits on the Transportation, Insurance and Homeland Security committees, per the same source.

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Shannon Dicely

Democratic

Top priorities

Affordability for families
Public education
Healthcare

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Shannon Dicely is a longtime Senate District 11 resident, mother and breast cancer survivor, according to the Houston Chronicle. She has volunteered in schools and served in neighborhood and civic leadership roles in the district, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas Senate District 11 in 2026?

When is the Texas Senate District 11 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

Dennis Paul, full profile Shannon Dicely, full profile Official Texas election office