Candidate’s Guide to Nomination and General Election for 2020
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, my 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 or by calling 1-800-252-VOTE (8683) or (512) 463-5650.
2020 Candidate's Guide
- Offices Up for Election in 2020
- Qualifications required to run for office
- Important dates for the party conventions, primary election and general election
- Running for President
- Filing in the Republican or Democratic 2020 primary
- Filing in the Libertarian or Green Party 2020 Convention Process
- Filing as an independent candidate in 2020
- Filing as a write-in candidate in 2020
- How to become a nominee of a new party or a party without ballot access in 2020
- How to establish a political party in Texas
- Information on running for a local office (city, school district, other district)?
- Important Addresses
Related links:
Archive
- 2018 Candidate's Guide to the Primary and General Election
- 2016 Candidate's Guide to the Primary and General Election
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
