Page content
Candidate Filing — 2026 Cycle
The filing period for the 2026 Texas Primary has closed. The next filing period for the 2028 primary will open in November 2027.
| Party | Filing Period | Filing Fee / Petition | Where to File |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nov. 9 – Dec. 9, 2025 | Set by county party chair | Caldwell County Republican Party |
| Democratic | Nov. 9 – Dec. 9, 2025 | Set by county party chair | Caldwell County Democratic Party |
| Independent / Third Party | Jan. 2 – Feb. 1, 2026 | Petition signatures required | Caldwell County Elections Office |
May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff — Caldwell County Races
Candidates advancing to the primary runoff in Caldwell County local races. Check with county party chairs for state-level runoff races.
Caldwell County Commissioner, Precinct 2 — Republican Primary Runoff
Candidate A
vs.
Candidate B
Contact the Elections Office for the complete certified candidate list.
Campaign Finance Disclosure
Texas law requires candidates and political action committees to file campaign finance reports with the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC). Reports are public record and available online.
Key filing deadlines for 2026:
January 15 · April 10 · July 15 · October 10 · January 15, 2027
January 15 · April 10 · July 15 · October 10 · January 15, 2027
Party Contacts
Caldwell County Republican Party
caldwellgop.org
Caldwell County Democratic Party
Contact the Elections Office for chair information.