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Panola County, Texas

Texas House District 11

Lathan and Shofner are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Panola County election filings.

About this race

Roxanne Lathan (Democratic), Joanne Shofner (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 11; Joanne Shofner 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, Joanne Shofner, is on the ballot.

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Roxanne Lathan

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Oppose school vouchers and increase teacher pay and public school funding
  • Support Medicaid expansion and protections for rural hospitals
  • Pursue job creation, small business tax relief and workforce development
Biography

Roxanne Lathan is the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 11. She spent 24 years in East Texas public schools as a teacher and principal, most recently as principal of the Margie Chumbley Academy in Nacogdoches, per her campaign site and KETK. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Dallas and a master's degree in educational administration, per her campaign site.

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Joanne Shofner

Joanne Shofner

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Protect East Texas water and land
  • Property tax elimination
  • Protect East Texas affordability
Biography

Joanne Shofner is a seventh-generation Texan and the president of Nacogdoches County Republican Women, per the campaign site. She is a trained life coach and a former manager for Hyatt Hotels with a degree in hotel and restaurant management from the University of Houston, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 11 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 11, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Roxanne Lathan and Joanne Shofner. Candidate information follows official Panola County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 11 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 Panola County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
Roxanne Lathan, full profileJoanne Shofner, full profileOfficial Texas election office