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Hutchinson County, Texas

Texas House District 87

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 87, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Caroline Fairly and Diana Loya. Candidate information follows official Hutchinson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Caroline Fairly (Republican), Diana Loya (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 87; Caroline Fairly 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, Caroline Fairly, is on the ballot.

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Caroline Fairly

Caroline Fairly

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Protect religious liberty, Second Amendment rights and parental control over education
  • Increase border security resources and technology
  • Support parental empowerment in education decisions

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Caroline Fairly represents Texas House District 87 and grew up in Amarillo, Texas, alongside four siblings, per her campaign site. She holds a business marketing degree from Abilene Christian University and worked on U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson's congressional campaign and later in his Washington office before returning to the Texas Panhandle, per her campaign site. She currently works as a medical negotiator at The OccuNet Company, per her campaign site.

Diana Loya

Democratic

Biography

Diana Loya is the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 87. She holds a Master of Education degree, per the same questionnaire. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 87 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 87, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Caroline Fairly and Diana Loya. Candidate information follows official Hutchinson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 87 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 Hutchinson County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
Caroline Fairly, full profileDiana Loya, full profileOfficial Texas election office