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3 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 57, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Darren Hamilton, Ray Stith and Richard Hayes. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Darren Hamilton (Libertarian), Ray Stith (Democratic), Richard Hayes (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 57; Richard Hayes 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.
Darren Hamilton is the Libertarian candidate for Texas House District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a Desert Storm-era U.S. Marine Corps veteran, per Libertarian Party. Built a career in technical and professional fields after his military service, per Libertarian Party.
2026 priorities (per the Libertarian Party)
- Keep government honest, limited and accountable
- Oppose government involvement in personal, business and speech matters
- Keep power close to the people and reduce bureaucratic waste
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Ray Stith is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Richard Hayes represents Texas House District 57 in Denton County, according to the Texas House's official roster. His campaign site lists border security, property tax relief, and election integrity among his priorities for the 89th Legislature.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Border security and addressing human trafficking and drug operations in North Texas
- Property tax relief
- Election integrity
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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