by Jacob Sanchez, Fort Worth Report
February 23, 2026

Yes.

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey will appear on the Democratic Party’s primary ballot as a candidate for Tarrant County judge although he withdrew from the race in December 2025.

Texas law allows candidates to withdraw from an election. Stepping away from the race means they are ineligible for the November ballot. 

The ballot will omit their name if the withdrawal occurred 71 days before Election Day.

Votes for a withdrawn candidate are counted like any other person on the ballot. 

If the withdrawn candidate wins, their party picks the nominee for November. If a tie occurs, the candidate still running wins.

If a runoff is triggered, the withdrawn candidate’s votes would be ignored and the second round would continue with the next two candidates.

Veasey is not seeking any office in 2026. He said he will focus on serving the remainder of his term in the U.S. House.

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