2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 83, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Malik Williams and Dustin Burrows. Candidate information follows official Garza County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Malik Williams (Democratic), Dustin Burrows (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 83; Dustin Burrows 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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Democratic
Malik Williams is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 83 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.
Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Dustin Burrows has represented Texas House District 83 in Lubbock since 2014 and was elected the 77th Speaker of the Texas House by his colleagues in January 2025, according to his campaign site and the Texas House's official roster. His campaign lists property tax relief and education funding among his priorities as Speaker.
Who is running for Texas House District 83 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 83, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Malik Williams and Dustin Burrows. Candidate information follows official Garza County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Texas House District 83 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 Garza County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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