McLennan County, Texas

Texas Senate District 22

2 candidates are tracked for Texas Senate District 22, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Amy Martinez-Salas and David Cook. Candidate information follows official McLennan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Amy Martinez-Salas (Democratic), David Cook (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 22. A separate special election for the unexpired term of this seat (same two candidates) also appears on the November 3 ballot; the seat is currently vacant. 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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Amy Martinez-Salas

Democratic

Top priorities

Secure the Texas Water Fund to modernize aging infrastructure and protect rural wells
Expand healthcare access in rural Texas
Increase teacher funding, oppose school vouchers and end high-stakes testing

Per the Fort Worth Report.

Biography

Amy Martinez-Salas is a legal assistant and first-time candidate who was raised in Arlington by a single mother who immigrated from Mexico, according to the Fort Worth Report. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2024 and is the Democratic nominee for Texas Senate District 22.

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David Cook

Republican

Top priorities

Property tax relief
Cut government waste
Oppose illegal immigration and support enforcement of state law

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David Cook currently represents Texas House District 96, first taking office in 2021 after serving as Mayor of Mansfield from 2008 to 2021, according to his official Texas House biography. He is a managing partner of the law firm Harris Cook LLP, board certified in family law. Cook is the Republican nominee for Texas Senate District 22.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas Senate District 22 in 2026?

When is the Texas Senate 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.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official McLennan County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Amy Martinez-Salas, full profile David Cook, full profile Official Texas election office