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The 2018 general election will be held in the U.S. state of Texas on November 6, 2018. All of Texas' executive officers will be up for election as well as a United States Senate seat, and all of Texas' thirty-six seats in the United States House of Representatives.
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Governor
Incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott will be eligible to run for re-election to a second term.
Lieutenant Governor
On January 9, 2017, the day before the 85th Texas Legislature began its session, incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced he would run for re-election in 2018. He stated his early announcement was in order to dispel rumors that he would challenge Governor Greg Abbott or U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.
Attorney General
Incumbent Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton will be eligible to run for re-election to a second term.
Potential Republican candidates include U.S. Representative Michael McCaul, who is a former Deputy Attorney General.
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Incumbent Republican Comptroller Glenn Hegar will be eligible to run for re-election to a second term.
Commissioner of the General Land Office
Incumbent Republican Commissioner George P. Bush will be eligible to run for re-election to a second term.
Commissioner of Agriculture
Incumbent Republican Commissioner Sid Miller will be eligible to run for re-election to a second term.
Railroad Commissioner
Incumbent Republican Commissioner Christi Craddick will be eligible to run for re-election to a second six-year term.
United States Senate
Incumbent Republican Senator Ted Cruz is running for re-election to a second term.
United States House of Representatives
All of Texas' thirty-six seats in the United States House of Representatives will be up for election in 2018.