Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking an unprecedented fourth term as Texas’ governor in 2026, and holds an enormous fundraising advantage over his numerous Republican and Democratic challengers.

Abbott, 68, faces 10 opponents in the GOP primary on March 3.

While most of them have little political experience, one intriguing contender is Evelyn Brooks, who serves on the Texas State Board of Education, and was once an ally of the governor before launching a campaign that’s been deeply critical of his school voucher program.

If Abbott is reelected and serves out another four-year term, he’ll be the longest-serving governor in Texas history, and he’ll rival others for that title nationwide. He reported a staggering $105 million on hand for his reelection campaign as of Dec. 31.

Nine Democrats are seeking their party’s nomination for governor in the March primary.

The two biggest-name contenders were Houston businessman Andrew White and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D-Austin), but White dropped out to endorse Hinojosa on Jan. 5. His name will still appear on the ballot in March. The race also includes former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, though Bell’s website appears to have been archived and his campaign email address is no longer working.

Hinojosa has raised about $1 million since launching her campaign and reported about $370,000 on hand as of Dec. 31.

The November ballot could still include third-party candidates, who choose their nominees outside of the primary process, or independent candidates, who collect signatures to qualify after the primary.

Candidates below are shown in the order they will appear on Bexar County’s Republican and Democratic primary ballots.

Republican candidates for Texas governor in 2026

R.F. “Bob” Achgill
Bob Achgill is a mechanical engineer in Bryan who worked on NASA’s Space Shuttle program for IBM.

Pete Chambers
Pete “Doc” Chambers is a U.S. Army veteran who runs a nonprofit ministry in Wimberly.

Evelyn Brooks
Evelyn Brooks in a longtime educator who serves on the State Board of Education.

Mark V. Goloby
Mark V. Goloby lives in Houston and founded an oil and gas technology company.

Kenneth Hyde
Kenneth Hyde is a San Antonio horticulturist focused on legalizing marijuana.

Stephen Samuelson
Stephen Samuelson is a medically retired veteran who works in trauma advocacy.

Ronnie Tullos
Ronnie Tullos served in the Texas Guard and as a captain with the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office.

Greg Abbott
Greg Abbott is the longest-serving governor in Texas history, first elected in 2014.

Democrats running for Texas governor in 2026

Angela Villescaz
Angela “TíaAngie” Villescaz is an education advocate from Uvalde.

Chris Bell
Chris Bell is an attorney and former journalist who served in Congress and on Houston’s city council.

Bobby Cole
Bobby Cole is an East Texas farmer and retired firefighter.

Andrew White
Andrew White dropped out of the race on Jan. 5 but will still appear on the primary ballot.

Patricia Abrego
Patricia Abrego is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in 2026.

Zach Vance
Zach Vance is a medically retired Marine who most recently worked at an Austin news organization.

Gina Hinojosa
Gina Hinojosa is an attorney from Brownsville who represents Austin in the Texas House.

Carlton Hart
Carlton W. Hart is a retired events specialist from Houston.