Double Ballot, Same Seat | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Tarrant County voters face a ballot headache this November as two legislative races—Texas Senate District 22 and House District 93—appear twice on the same ballot due to a state law requiring special elections to fill vacant seats. Governor Abbott called these special elections after incumbents stepped down for other roles, with winners serving only until January. Then, regular election winners will serve full two-year terms—including the January legislative session. The same candidates are running in both elections: Alan Blaylock vs. Ericka Lomick in the House race, and David Cook vs. Amy…