2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 53, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Wes Virdell and Kathryn Hartmann. Candidate information follows official Kerr County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Wes Virdell (Republican), Kathryn Hartmann (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 53; Wes Virdell 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, Wes Virdell, is on the ballot.
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Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Wes Virdell represents Texas House District 53 in the Texas Hill Country. He describes himself as a ninth-generation Texan, veteran and small business owner, per his campaign site, and serves as the Texas State Director for Gun Owners of America, where he has advocated for gun rights since 2011.
Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Kathryn Hartmann is the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 53. She is a pediatric physical therapist with a doctorate from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and has taught high school science and physics, per her campaign site. She also holds a paralegal certification from the University of Texas at San Antonio focused on environmental law, per her campaign site.
Who is running for Texas House District 53 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 53, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Wes Virdell and Kathryn Hartmann. Candidate information follows official Kerr County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Texas House District 53 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 Kerr County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Kerr County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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