The Ballot Brief
Fort Bend County, Texas

Texas House District 26

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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 26, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Matt Morgan and Elizabeth "Eliz" Markowitz. Candidate information follows official Fort Bend County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Matt Morgan (Republican), Elizabeth "Eliz" Markowitz (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 26; Matt Morgan 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.

Matt Morgan

Matt Morgan

Republican · Incumbent

Matt Morgan represents Texas House District 26 in Fort Bend County, according to the Texas House's official roster. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.

Elizabeth "Eliz" Markowitz

Democratic

Elizabeth "Eliz" Markowitz is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a Fort Bend County native raised in Sugar Land by a teacher and an oil worker, per campaign site. Teaches public health at the University of Houston and has worked as a textbook author and instructor with the Princeton Review, per Houston Chronicle.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.

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Candidate roster from official Fort Bend County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-06. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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