2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 6, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Lorenzo Johnson and Daniel Alders. Candidate information follows official Smith County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Lorenzo Johnson (Democratic), Daniel Alders (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 6; Daniel Alders 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, Daniel Alders, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Lorenzo Johnson is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 6 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 11, 2026.
Republican Incumbent
Daniel Alders is a real estate professional who served as executive property manager and president of Drake Management Services, according to his official House biography. He grew up on a family farm in Nacogdoches County and previously worked as the East Texas regional director for U.S. Senator Ted Cruz before winning his first term representing House District 6. He is the incumbent seeking reelection. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Who is running for Texas House District 6 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 6, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Lorenzo Johnson and Daniel Alders. Candidate information follows official Smith County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Texas House District 6 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 Smith County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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