One candidate is tracked for Texas House District 22, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Christian Manuel. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Christian Manuel (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 22; Christian Manuel 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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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Christian Manuel, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Democratic Incumbent
Christian Manuel represents Texas House District 22, covering part of Jefferson County, and was sworn in to his first term in January 2023, according to his official House biography. He is the incumbent seeking reelection; no verified campaign website was found as of 2026-09-11. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Who is running for Texas House District 22 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Texas House District 22, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Christian Manuel. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Texas House District 22 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 Jefferson County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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