The Ballot Brief
Bandera County, Texas

Texas House District 53

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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 53, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Wes Virdell and Kathryn Hartmann. Candidate information follows official Bandera County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Wes Virdell (Republican), Kathryn Hartmann (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 53; Wes Virdell 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.

Wes Virdell

Wes Virdell

Republican · Incumbent

Wes Virdell is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Wes Virdell is a sitting member for the district, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. This name has not yet been researched.

Kathryn Hartmann

Democratic

Kathryn Hartmann is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.

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Candidate roster from official Bandera County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Texas election office, or see the full Bandera County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.