Allen Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
Who is running for McAllen City Commissioner,, McAllen City Commissioner, District 5 and Mayor and more, with bios, priorities and campaign sites.
Allen races below come from official election filings. Candidate names and parties reflect filed election records; hand-verified profiles are added race by race as we confirm them against official sources. Your exact ballot, including statewide and congressional races, is one ZIP code away. Enter your ZIP for your exact ballot →
Cities and towns
McAllen City Commissioner, District 5Mark Murray
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mark Murray is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for McAllen City Commissioner, District 5.
Mark Murray
Mark Murray served as the executive director of Californians Against Waste. He also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 20th Congressional District; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
McAllen City Commissioner, District 5 - Ward 2Michael Fallek
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael Fallek is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for McAllen City Commissioner, District 5 - Ward 2.
Michael Fallek
Michael Fallek is a McAllen native, business leader, and community advocate. He brings significant experience as a developer in the city, having worked on retail businesses, restaurants, and hotels. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
MayorNonpartisan race · Dave Shafer
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Dave Shafer is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen Mayor.
Dave Shafer
Information regarding Dave Shafer's professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text. Dave Shafer is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Mayor - District 4Nonpartisan race · Chris Schulmeister
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Chris Schulmeister is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen Mayor - District 4.
Chris Schulmeister
Top priorities
- Chris Schulmeister has been an active participant in Allen's local government since 1
- Chris Schulmeister is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records
- Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Per the campaign site.
About Chris Schulmeister
Chris Schulmeister has been an active participant in Allen's local government since 1. Chris Schulmeister is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Councilmember Place No. 2 - District 4Nonpartisan race · Tommy Baril
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tommy Baril is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen Councilmember Place No. 2 - District 4.
Tommy Baril
Top priorities
- Tommy Baril is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records
- Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Tommy Baril
No biographical details are available for Tommy Baril based on the provided research text. Tommy Baril is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Voting info and more
Voting info and more
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Texas nominees were set by the March 3 primary and May 26 runoffs; unopposed nominees still print on the November 3 ballot, a plurality wins, and declared write-in votes count but write-in names do not print, per the Secretary of State.
When is the 2026 general election in Texas?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are listed on the Texas election hub. Texas election hub →
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Statewide races
These November 3, 2026 contests appear on every ballot in Texas; your U.S. House district and local races depend on your address.
U.S. SenateStatewide
- Ken Paxton (Republican)
- James Talarico (Democratic)
- Ted Brown (Libertarian)
GovernorStatewide
- Greg Abbott (Republican) Incumbent
- Gina Hinojosa (Democratic)
- Pat Dixon (Libertarian)
Lieutenant GovernorStatewide
- Dan Patrick (Republican) Incumbent
- Vikki Goodwin (Democratic)
- Kevin McCormick (Green)
- Anthony Cristo (Libertarian)
Attorney GeneralStatewide
- Mayes Middleton (Republican)
- Nathan Johnson (Democratic)
- Tom Oxford (Libertarian)
ComptrollerStatewide
- Don Huffines (Republican) Incumbent
- Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic)
- Shehla Faizi (Green)
- V. Alonzo Echavarria-Garza (Libertarian)
Agriculture CommissionerStatewide
- Nate Sheets (Republican)
- Clayton Tucker (Democratic)
- Austin R. Kelly (Libertarian)
Land CommissionerStatewide
- Dawn Buckingham (Republican) Incumbent
- Benjamin Flores (Democratic)
- Neill Snider (Libertarian)
Railroad CommissionerStatewide
- Bo French (Republican)
- Jon Rosenthal (Democratic)
- Arthur DiBianca (Libertarian)
Supreme Court, Chief JusticeStatewide
- Jimmy Blacklock (Republican) Incumbent
- Maggie Ellis (Democratic)
Supreme Court, Place 2 (Unexpired Term)Statewide
- Chari Kelly (Democratic)
- James P. Sullivan (Republican) Incumbent
Supreme Court, Place 7Statewide
- Kristen Hawkins (Democratic)
- Kyle D. Hawkins (Republican) Incumbent
Supreme Court, Place 8Statewide
- Gisela D. Triana (Democratic)
- Brett Busby (Republican) Incumbent
Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3Statewide
- Thomas Smith (Republican)
- Okey Anyiam (Democratic)
- Mark Ash (Libertarian)
Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4Statewide
- Kevin Patrick Yeary (Republican) Incumbent
- Audra Riley (Democratic)
Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9Statewide
- John Messinger (Republican)
- Holly Taylor (Democratic)
Court of Appeals, 15th District, Chief JusticeStatewide
- Scott Brister (Republican) Incumbent
- Jerry Zimmerer (Democratic)
Court of Appeals, 15th District, Place 2Statewide
- Scott K. Field (Republican) Incumbent
- Tom Baker (Democratic)
Court of Appeals, 15th District, Place 3Statewide
- April Farris (Republican) Incumbent
- Marc M. Meyer (Democratic)