2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 81, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ceasar Sanchez and Brooks Landgraf. Candidate information follows official Loving County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Ceasar Sanchez (Democratic), Brooks Landgraf (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 81; Brooks Landgraf 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, Brooks Landgraf, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Ceasar Sanchez is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 81 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.
Republican Incumbent
Brooks Landgraf represents Texas House District 81, covering Ector, Loving, Ward and Winkler counties, and is a native of Odessa, Texas. He is an attorney with experience in the energy and healthcare sectors and is involved in a family cattle ranching business, per the Texas House of Representatives. A graduate of Texas A&M University and St. Mary's University School of Law, he has served in the House since 2015 and chairs the House Environmental Regulation Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for Texas House District 81 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 81, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ceasar Sanchez and Brooks Landgraf. Candidate information follows official Loving County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Texas House District 81 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.
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Candidate roster from official Loving County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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