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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 117, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ben Mostyn and Philip Cortez. Candidate information follows official Bexar County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Ben Mostyn (Republican), Philip Cortez (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 117; Philip Cortez 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.
Ben Mostyn is a U.S. Army veteran and Department of Defense certified master instructor who holds degrees from Cochise College and the University of Arizona, including a master's degree in political science, according to his campaign website. He is the Republican nominee for Texas House District 117.
2026 priorities (per the voter guide candidate directory)
- Tort reform to protect businesses and support bringing manufacturing to Texas
- Oppose reducing police funding and support ending cashless bail
- Direct additional resources and training to the San Antonio Police Department
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Philip Cortez is the Democratic incumbent for Texas House District 117, first elected in 2012. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2019 after 20 years of service, including a 2016 deployment to the Middle East, and previously served on the San Antonio City Council from 2007 to 2009, according to his official biography. He holds degrees from Palo Alto College, the University of Texas at San Antonio, and the University of Texas at Austin, and chairs the House Defense and Veterans' Affairs Committee.
2026 priorities (per the Texas House of Representatives official biography)
- Support for veterans and their families
- Public school improvement
- Protections for senior citizens
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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