Candidate’s Guide to Nomination and General Election for 2022
The Texas Election Code designates the Secretary of State as the chief election officer of the State of Texas. In order to provide information on the electoral process to all Texans, the Secretary of State’s office has prepared this guide in the expectation that increased information will result in increased participation.
If you have any questions, please contact the Elections Division of the Office of the Secretary of State at www.sos.texas.gov or by calling 1-800-252-VOTE (8683) or (512) 463-5650.
2022 Candidate's Guide
- Offices Up for Election in 2022
- Qualifications required to run for office
- Voter Registration Requirement for Candidates
- Important dates for the party conventions, primary election and general election
- Filing in the Republican or Democratic 2022 primary
- Filing in the Libertarian or Green Party 2022 Convention Process
- Running as an independent candidate in 2022
- Running as a write-in candidate in 2022
- Filing for county or precinct chair of a political party holding a primary election in 2022
- How to become a nominee of a new party or a party without ballot access in 2022
- How to establish a political party in Texas
- Frequently Asked Questions on Party Affiliation and Candidacy
- Running for President (in 2024)
- Important Addresses
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Important note concerning campaign finance and advertising
Before becoming a candidate, we urge you to contact the Texas Ethics Commission for information on campaign contribution reports, the appointment of a campaign treasurer, and personal financial statements that you may be required to file. The Commission may be reached at the following address:
Texas Ethics Commission
P.O. Box 12070
Austin, TX 78711-2070
512-463-5800
