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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 21, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ray Callas and Jacqueline "Jacky" Hernandez. Candidate information follows official Jasper County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Ray Callas (Republican), Jacqueline "Jacky" Hernandez (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 21. Not on the November ballot: Dade Phelan, the sitting member per the 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.
Republican
Ray Callas is an anesthesiologist from Beaumont running for the open Texas House District 21 seat, according to 12NewsNow, after longtime incumbent Dade Phelan announced he would not seek reelection. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Democratic
Jacqueline Hernandez grew up in a working-class immigrant family and has worked as a bricklayer in her family's business along with roles as a legislative staffer, legal assistant and supervisor, according to her campaign fundraising page. She previously worked for State Representative Chris Turner and completed the Texas Legislative Internship Program, per Lone Star Left. She is running as a Democrat for Texas House District 21. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.