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Lamar County, Texas

Texas House District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 1, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Chris Spencer and Sean Huffman. Candidate information follows official Lamar County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Chris Spencer (Republican), Sean Huffman (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 1. Not on the November ballot: Gary VanDeaver, the sitting member per the 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.

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Chris Spencer

Republican

Top priorities
  • Eliminating property taxes
  • Securing the southern border
  • Supporting small businesses and parental rights in education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Chris Spencer is the Republican nominee for Texas House District 1. He has served for nearly 30 years as president and CEO of Crump Foods, a rural grocery and distribution company, per his campaign site. Governor Abbott appointed him chairman of the Sulphur River Basin Authority in 2018, per his campaign site, and he is a graduate of Hughes Springs High School and the University of Texas at Tyler.

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Sean Huffman

Democratic

Biography

Sean Huffman is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. 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 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 1, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Chris Spencer and Sean Huffman. Candidate information follows official Lamar County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 1 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 Lamar County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Lamar County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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