Hays County, Texas

Texas House District 73

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 73, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Carrie Isaac and Merrie Fox. Candidate information follows official Hays County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Carrie Isaac (Republican), Merrie Fox (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 73; Carrie Isaac 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, Carrie Isaac, is on the ballot.

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Carrie Isaac

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Carrie Isaac worked with nonprofits focused on removing barriers to opportunity and improving health and wellness outcomes before her election, according to her official House biography. She holds a bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and a master's degree from Purdue University Global, and was the first in her family to graduate college. She is the incumbent seeking reelection to House District 73. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Merrie Fox

Democratic

Top priorities

Strengthening public schools
Protecting the Texas Hill Country's natural resources
Supporting families and communities across the district

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Merrie Fox is a retired educator who spent 31 years in public schools as a teacher, assistant principal and principal, and now serves as executive director of Circle Arts Theatre in New Braunfels, according to her campaign site. She holds a Ph.D. in educational leadership and previously led three schools that earned top state accountability ratings. She is running as a Democrat for Texas House District 73.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 73 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 73 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 Hays 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 Hays County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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21 tracked races in Hays County, Texas. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

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Hays County Commissioner, Precinct 2 Hays County Commissioner, Precinct 4 Hays County Criminal District Attorney See all 21 Hays County races

Candidate profiles

Carrie Isaac, full profile Merrie Fox, full profile Official Texas election office