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Tarrant County, Texas

Texas House District 98

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 98, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Armin Mizani and Cate Brennan. Candidate information follows official Tarrant County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Armin Mizani (Republican), Cate Brennan (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 98. Not on the November ballot: Giovanni Capriglione, the sitting member per the 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.

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Armin Mizani

Republican

Top priorities
  • Reduce property taxes and government spending
  • Increase law enforcement compensation and support immigration enforcement
  • Support school choice programs and increased teacher compensation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Armin Mizani is an attorney and owner of his own law firm who serves as Mayor of Keller, according to his campaign website. He previously served two terms on the Keller City Council and is the Republican nominee for Texas House District 98.

Cate Brennan

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Expand Medicaid and control healthcare costs
  • Increase public school funding and expand free tuition at community and trade schools

Per the voter guide candidate directory.

Biography

Cate Brennan is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 98. She spent 30 years in nonprofit management, primarily in healthcare organizations, has been active in the PTA for 20 years, and has worked as a Tarrant County poll worker, per her campaign site. She holds an undergraduate degree from the University of North Texas and an MBA from Texas Woman's University.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 98 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 98, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Armin Mizani and Cate Brennan. Candidate information follows official Tarrant County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 98 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 Tarrant County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Armin Mizani, full profileCate Brennan, full profileOfficial Texas election office