State
State Senator, District 31
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator is one of 31 members of the Texas Senate, which writes and votes on state laws and the state budget and confirms many of the Governor's appointments.
Covers all of Andrews, Armstrong, Bailey, Borden, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Cochran, Coke, Crane, Dallam, Dawson, Deaf Smith, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Howard, Hutchinson, Irion, Lipscomb, Loving, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Reagan, Roberts, Schleicher, Scurry, Sherman, Sterling, Swisher, Upton, Ward, Winkler and Yoakum counties.
Public safety
John BetancourtDemocratic
No documented position found.
Kevin SparksRepublican
- Sponsored law funding volunteer fire departments and wildfire prevention.In office
- Sponsored laws targeting oilfield theft of petroleum and equipment.In office
Economy & jobs
John BetancourtDemocratic
No documented position found.
Kevin SparksRepublican
- Sponsored law creating a Rural Workforce Development Grant Program.In office
- Sponsored law letting farms seek relief from certain government rules.In office
Health & human services
John BetancourtDemocratic
No documented position found.
Kevin SparksRepublican
- Sponsored law creating a rural community-based care pilot program.In office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 3 issues covered in this race.