The Young Conservatives of Texas Congratulates its Endorsed Candidates

Press Releases / March 9, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, March 9th, 2026

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AUSTIN, TX – Over the past week, Texans participated in the Republican primary elections, selecting candidates across the state to represent the party. As many of you know, The Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT) makes endorsements each election cycle across a variety of offices. We are pleased to report that 82.54% of our endorsed candidates either secured the Republican nomination or advanced to a runoff for the nomination. This outcome reflects the hard work of both the candidates and the many YCT students who supported these campaigns across the state. We would especially like to congratulate the candidates we endorsed who advanced to either the general election or a runoff, including:

Runoff: Mayes Middleton (AG), Chip Roy(AG), Briscoe Cain (CD-09), Abraham Enriquez (CD-19), Jon Bonck (CD-38), Stan Stanart (HD-126).

General: Greg Abbott (Governor), Don Huffines (Comptroller), Steve Toth (CD-02), Mark Teixeira (CD-21), Brandon Herrera (CD-23), Bryan Hughes (SD-01), Bob Hall (SD-02), Kevin Sparks (SD-31), Chris Spencer (HD-01), Brent Money (HD-02), Kristen Plaisance (HD-03), Cole Hefner (HD-05), Daniel Alders (HD-06), Brian Harrison (HD-10), Joanne Shofner (HD-11), Janis Holt (HD-18), Ellen Troxclair (HD-19), Terri Leo-Wilson (HD-23), Cody Vasut (HD-25), Matt Morgan (HD-26), Katrina Pierson (HD-33), J.M. Lozano (HD-43), Alan Schoolcraft (HD-44), Caroline Harris (HD-52), Hillary Hickland (HD-55), Helen Kerwin (HD-58), Shelby Slawson (HD-59), Mike Olcott (HD-60), Keresa Richardson (HD-61), Shelley Luther (HD-62), Andy Hopper (HD-64), Mitch Little (HD-65), David Spiller (HD-68), George Flint (HD-70), Carrie Isaac (HD-73), Humberto Perez (HD-77), Dennis Geesaman (HD-85), Candy Noble (HD-89), Marc Lahood (HD-121), Tom Butler (HD-128), Scott Bowen (HD-129), Theodore Schramm (HD-136), Valorie Swanson (HD-150), John Messinger (Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9), Tony Tinderholt (Tarrant County Commissioners Court, Precinct 2), and Tim O’Hare (Tarrant County Judge).

We know how much time and effort each of you invested in these campaigns, and we recognize that the work does not end here. Congratulations on advancing to the next stage of the election process, and we are proud to support you in the campaigns ahead.

Sincerely,

Cassidy Schnoor, State Chairman of the Young Conservatives of Texas.

If you’re a candidate committed to conservative values, we invite you to seek endorsement from YCT for the 2026 election. Join us in advancing a future founded on these principles. Apply for endorsement here. For media inquiries, please contact Cassidy Schnoor at [email protected].

About The Young Conservatives of Texas: https://www.yct.org

The Young Conservatives of Texas, a non-partisan organization, has proudly championed conservative values for over 40 years in the Lone Star State. Our commitment to accuracy and transparency has earned us respect, establishing YCT’s ratings as a gold standard in Texas politics. With chapters at universities across Texas, we are dedicated to nurturing and educating the next generation of conservative activists and leaders.

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