Navarro County, Texas

Texas House District 8

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 8, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Cody Harris and Jeff Chavez. Candidate information follows official Navarro County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Cody Harris (Republican), Jeff Chavez (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 8; Cody Harris 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.

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, Cody Harris, is on the ballot.

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Cody Harris

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Cody Harris represents Texas House District 8, covering Anderson, Cherokee, Henderson and Navarro counties. He works in real estate and banking and chairs the House Natural Resources Committee, per the Texas House of Representatives. A graduate of Texas A&M University, he entered the Texas House in 2019 and serves as a commissioner on the Southwestern States Water Commission, appointed by Governor Abbott, per the Texas House of Representatives. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Jeff Chavez

Democratic

Top priorities

Oppose school voucher programs and increase teacher pay
Expand Medicaid and invest in rural healthcare
Reduce property taxes with targeted relief for seniors and disabled residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jeff Chavez is the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 8, covering Navarro, Anderson, Cherokee and part of Henderson counties. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Dallas and has worked as an East Texas news reporter and public educator, per his campaign site. He comes from a military family, the son of a Vietnam veteran and grandson of a World War II Merchant Marine, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 8 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 8 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 Navarro County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Cody Harris, full profile Jeff Chavez, full profile Official Texas election office