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Jefferson County, Texas

Texas Senate District 4

2 candidates are tracked for Texas Senate District 4, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ron C. Angeletti and Brett W. Ligon. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ron C. Angeletti (Democratic), Brett W. Ligon (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 4; Brett W. Ligon is the sitting member, per the Texas Senate' 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, Brett W. Ligon, is on the ballot.

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Ron C. Angeletti

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Public school funding
  • Flood mitigation

Per the Politics Done Right.

Biography

Ron C. Angeletti is an educator, special education advocate and small business owner running for Texas Senate District 4, according to a Politics Done Right interview. He is a first-time candidate for public office, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Brett W. Ligon

Brett W. Ligon

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Brett W. Ligon is the Republican candidate for Texas Senate District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Brett W. Ligon is a sitting member for the district, per the Texas Senate' official roster. Holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law, per Texas Senate official biography. As district attorney, he created specialized divisions focused on public corruption, child exploitation, human trafficking, domestic violence and major crimes, per Texas Senate official biography. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas Senate District 4 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas Senate District 4, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ron C. Angeletti and Brett W. Ligon. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas Senate District 4 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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Candidate profiles
Ron C. Angeletti, full profileBrett W. Ligon, full profileOfficial Texas election office