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McLennan County, Texas

Texas House District 56

Curry and Thornton are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official McLennan County election filings.

About this race

Pat Curry (Republican), Ashley Bean Thornton (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 56; Pat Curry 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.

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.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Pat Curry, is on the ballot.

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Pat Curry

Pat Curry

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Securing the border
  • Protecting McLennan County's water supply
  • Lowering property taxes
Biography

Waco native and local business leader who revitalized Central Freight Lines in the mid 1990s and owned and operated Rabroker A/C and Plumbing in Hewitt, per the campaign site. Owned, built and managed Miracle-Ear Centers in Waco and across the country and says he has created over one thousand jobs in McLennan County, per the campaign site. Pat Curry represents Texas House District 56, covering the western portion of McLennan County and part of Waco, according to his official House biography. He is the incumbent seeking reelection; no further verified biographical detail was found as of 2026-09-11.

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Ashley Bean Thornton

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Strong public schools
  • A Texas economy that works for everyone
  • Working together across differences
Biography

Ashley Bean Thornton is a former teacher and corporate trainer who worked at Baylor University for 20 years in training, strategic planning and community outreach and is now retired, per the campaign site. Thornton holds a teaching certificate from Southwest Texas State University and lives in Waco, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 56 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 56, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Pat Curry and Ashley Bean Thornton. Candidate information follows official McLennan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 56 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 McLennan County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official McLennan County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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McLennan County Commissioner, Precinct 2McLennan County Commissioner, Precinct 4McLennan County TreasurerSee all 28 McLennan County races
Candidate profiles
Pat Curry, full profileAshley Bean Thornton, full profileOfficial Texas election office