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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 6, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Lorenzo Johnson and Daniel Alders. Candidate information follows official Smith County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Lorenzo Johnson (Democratic), Daniel Alders (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 6; Daniel Alders 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.
Democratic
Lorenzo Johnson is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Republican · Incumbent
Daniel Alders is a real estate professional who served as executive property manager and president of Drake Management Services, according to his official House biography. He grew up on a family farm in Nacogdoches County and previously worked as the East Texas regional director for U.S. Senator Ted Cruz before winning his first term representing House District 6. He is the incumbent seeking reelection. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.