Travis County, Texas

Texas House District 46

One candidate is tracked for Texas House District 46, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Sheryl Cole. Candidate information follows official Travis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sheryl Cole (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 46; Sheryl Cole 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, Sheryl Cole, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Sheryl Cole

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Civil rights and economic opportunity
Addressing economic inequality

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sheryl Cole is the Democratic incumbent for Texas House District 46, representing East Austin, Manor, and Pflugerville since 2018. She previously served three terms on the Austin City Council as the city's first African American female council member and mayor pro tempore, according to her official biography, and holds an accounting degree and a law degree from the University of Texas.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 46 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 46 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 Travis 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 Travis County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Sheryl Cole, full profile Official Texas election office