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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 18, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Valorie Barton and Janis Holt. Candidate information follows official Hardin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Valorie Barton (Democratic), Janis Holt (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 18; Janis Holt 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.
Valorie Barton is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Barton is a former Dayton City Councilwoman and works as a supply chain senior contracts manager overseeing large-scale projects in construction, power generation and fleet services, per campaign site. She is a lifelong resident of Dayton and Liberty County, per Bluebonnet News.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Strengthening background checks and firearms training requirements while balancing constitutional rights with public safety
- Expanding access to mental health care and crisis intervention services
- Reducing bureaucratic obstacles for small businesses and supporting farmers affected by tariffs
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Janis Holt is the Republican incumbent for Texas House District 18. She and her husband co-own Hi-Tech Air Purification Systems and also operate a cattle ranch raising Angus livestock, according to her official biography. She has worked as a dental assistant and taught fourth grade, and has served as Silsbee Independent School District board president since 2014.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- School choice
- Border security
- Restricting abortion
Source: candidate campaign site.
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