State
State Senator, District 4
- 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 Chambers County and part of Galveston, Harris, Jefferson and Montgomery counties.
Taxes & budget
Ron C. AngelettiDemocratic
- Supports state funding of schools to ease local property taxes.
Brett W. LigonRepublican
No documented position found.
Public safety
Ron C. AngelettiDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brett W. LigonRepublican
- Led DA units on trafficking, child exploitation and corruption.In office
Education
Ron C. AngelettiDemocratic
- Supports public schools and career and trade pathways.
Brett W. LigonRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Ron C. AngelettiDemocratic
- Supports job training, apprenticeships and small business growth.
Brett W. LigonRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Ron C. AngelettiDemocratic
- Supports flood mitigation and clean-water infrastructure.
Brett W. LigonRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Ron C. AngelettiDemocratic
- Supports senior health access and long-term care accountability.
Brett W. LigonRepublican
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Ron C. AngelettiDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brett W. LigonRepublican
- Led creation of one of Texas's earliest veterans courts.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; 7 issues covered in this race.