Who won the Texas House District 23 election 2026?
Katy Padilla Stout (Democratic) won the 2026 Texas House District 23 election with 52.1% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 4, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET. The seat changed party.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katy Padilla Stout ✓ Winner | Democratic | 142,032 | 52.1% |
| Brandon Herrera | Republican | 119,795 | 44% |
| Ben Mendoza | Independent | 10,610 | 3.9% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 10:35 AM ET, with about 99% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Texas state election office.