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Jones County, Texas

Texas House District 71

See where Hardaway and Luna stand on housing, roads and jobs. Names follow official Jones County election filings.

About this race

Jay Hardaway (Republican), Diana Luna (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 71. Not on the November ballot: Stan Lambert, 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

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Jay Hardaway

Republican

Biography

Jay Hardaway is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Diana Luna

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Stabilize rents and build affordable housing
  • Raise wages for working Texans
  • Affordable utilities and corporate accountability
Biography

Diana Luna is a native of Abilene who has worked in non-profit programs for almost 20 years, operating, supervising and auditing programs that rely on government funding, per the campaign site. She graduated from Cooper High School, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 71 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 71, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jay Hardaway and Diana Luna. Candidate information follows official Jones County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, roads and jobs.

When is the Texas House District 71 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Jones County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Jones County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Jay Hardaway, full profileDiana Luna, full profileOfficial Texas election office