See where Johnson-Hernandez and Raymond stand on schools, jobs and health care. Names follow official Webb County election filings.
Teresa Johnson-Hernandez (Republican), Richard Pena Raymond (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 42; Richard Pena Raymond 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.
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From the campaign site
Johnson-Hernandez is a small business owner with deep roots in Webb County, per the campaign site. She describes herself as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, per the campaign site. She says she understands the community because she has lived through its growth and challenges, per the campaign site.
Top priorities
From the campaign site
Richard Pena Raymond represents Texas House District 42 in Laredo and Webb County, per the campaign site. Raymond holds a bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law and was first elected to the Texas House in 1992, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Texas House District 42 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 42, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Teresa Johnson-Hernandez and Richard Pena Raymond. Candidate information follows official Webb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools, jobs and health care.
When is the Texas House District 42 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.
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Candidate roster from official Webb County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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