If you want to help pick Democratic and Republican candidates for the November elections, it's time to head to the polls.
Over the last few weeks, KUT has been trying to help you figure out what's on the ballot. We've posted information on Central Texas races in the , and on our website.
Now, let's run down what statewide races you'll see when you head to the polls.
U.S. Senate
It's re-election time for Republican . The former, and expected to be future, GOP presidential candidate will face a crowded 鈥� but largely unknown and underfunded 鈥� field in the Republican primary:
- Geraldine Sam
On the Democrat side, El Paso Congressman holds the fundraising- and name-recognition edge against two opponents: and .
Governor
In 2014, then-Attorney General replaced Gov. Rick Perry, after he decided to not seek re-election in order to launch his second presidential run. While Abbott does have two challengers for the GOP nomination, he's not expected to have much trouble making it to the November ballot. He's up against Barbara Krueger and .
Democrats have a more crowded field, with nine people running:
- James Jolly Clark
- Grady Yarbrough
Two candidates, Lupe Valdez and Andrew White, are expected to easily distance themselves from the pack.
Lieutenant Governor
Lt. Gov. is gunning for his second term in office. He'll face a single challenger, , in the GOP primary. There are two Democrats vying to represent the party in the fall and .
Attorney General
Incumbent and eventual Democratic challenger are unopposed in their primaries.
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Incumbent has a clear path to the November ballot. There are two Democrats fighting to challenge him: and .
Land Commissioner
The current , , and the commissioner he replaced, , will face off in the primary against two other Republicans: and .
There are two Democrats running in the primary: and .
Commissioner of Agriculture
Incumbent during his first term for posting fake-news stories and offensive memes on social media. Those actions, along with allegations that he for personal reasons, brought a couple of challengers to the GOP field: and Jim Hogan.
is the only Democrat running.
Railroad Commissioner
One of the three is up for re-election this year. Incumbent will take on in the GOP primary. There are two Democrats running, and .
