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Nueces County, Texas

Texas House District 34

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 34, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Stephanie Guerrero Saenz and Denise Villalobos. Candidate information follows official Nueces County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Stephanie Guerrero Saenz (Democratic), Denise Villalobos (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 34; Denise Villalobos 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, Denise Villalobos, is on the ballot.

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Stephanie Guerrero Saenz

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Strengthening public schools, classroom funding and teacher pay
  • Lowering prescription drug costs and expanding healthcare access
  • Supporting small businesses, wage increases and worker organizing rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Stephanie Guerrero Saenz is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Guerrero Saenz has worked as a public school teacher in Nueces County for nearly 30 years and previously served as Organizing Director of the Nueces County Democratic Party, per campaign site.

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Denise Villalobos

Denise Villalobos

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Water security, including regional water projects
  • Public safety and anti-human-trafficking measures
  • Property tax relief

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Denise Villalobos is a chemical engineer who worked in the oil and gas sector before her election to the Texas House, according to her campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and an MBA from Texas Tech University, and previously served on the Tuloso-Midway School Board. She represents Texas House District 34 in Nueces County.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 34 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 34, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Stephanie Guerrero Saenz and Denise Villalobos. Candidate information follows official Nueces County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 34 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 Nueces County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Nueces County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Stephanie Guerrero Saenz, full profileDenise Villalobos, full profileOfficial Texas election office