Somervell County, Texas

Texas House District 58

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 58, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Chris Oldham and Helen Kerwin. Candidate information follows official Somervell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Chris Oldham (Democratic), Helen Kerwin (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 58; Helen Kerwin 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, Helen Kerwin, is on the ballot.

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Chris Oldham

Democratic

Top priorities

Oppose school vouchers and fully fund local schools and teacher pay
Expand Medicaid to stabilize local hospitals
Oppose government abuse of eminent domain and protect water resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Chris Oldham is the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 58. He retired in 2024 after 30 years at Verizon, where he held roles from purchasing to systems management, per his campaign site, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Angelo State University. He resides in Mansfield, per his campaign site.

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Helen Kerwin

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Eliminate property taxes
Secure the border and support Operation Lone Star
Support educational freedom and parental choice

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Helen Kerwin represents Texas House District 58, covering Johnson and Somervell counties. She previously served as mayor of Glen Rose and was the first Republican Somervell County Commissioner, per her campaign site, and is a small business owner who has served as 4-H superintendent and FFA horse judging coach.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 58 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 58 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 Somervell County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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

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Candidate profiles

Chris Oldham, full profile Helen Kerwin, full profile Official Texas election office