Texas Senate, District 22 (Special Election, Unexpired Term)District race (Texas) · 2 candidates
In their own words
A separate special election to fill the rest of former Sen. Brian Birdwell's current term, which ends in January 2027. The same two candidates are also in the regular election for the next full term, which appears separately on the ballot. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race; Ellis County and Tarrant County are only partly in the district, so there it appears only on ballots for precincts inside the district. Candidates and parties: Texas Secretary of State special election ballot certification for State Senate, District 22 (Aug 26, 2026).
David Cook
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Amy Martinez-Salas
Ballotpedia- Key message 1
We can’t talk about the future of Texas if we can’t keep the taps on. District 22’s rural counties are being squeezed by aging infrastructure and depleting aquifers, and I’m here to treat water like the life-or-death priority it is.
- Key message 2
In District 22, water isn't just a utility; it’s our lifeline. Our rural neighbors are watching their wells go dry while infrastructure crumbles under the weight of growth. I’m running to move past the 'wait and see' approach. …
- Key message 3
As a former healthcare worker and almost-nurse, I know the system is broken. Rural healthcare isn’t just about having an ER nearby; it’s about mental health access and keeping our local hospitals from shuttering.