RUN FOR OFFICE

NOTICE: The filing period for the 2026 Republican Primary is coming soon! Let us know if you’re planning on running or are even just thinking about running — we can help.
Email Candidate Recruitment Committee Chairman Ben Shrader at benshrader.sp.llc@gmail.com

If you have a clean background, a history of honorable community service, support Republican principles, and have what it takes to win an election, then we urge you consider running as a Republican candidate. Running for office can seem intimidating if you've never ran before. But as our former candidates can tell you — win or lose — it can be a life-changing and community-building experience. This is where involvement with the Travis GOP is indispensable: you'll have a large network of like-minded Republicans and fellow Republican candidates to guide you, encourage you, go door-to-door with you, make calls for you, host community events alongside, and raise the funds it takes to win big on election day.

While we do not take sides in the Republican Primary nor manage primary races (primary voters choose who our nominees will be, not party staff) we encourage Republicans who support our platform principles to file -- especially in races where there is currently no Republican running. If you win the Republican Primary, you’ll become our nominee and have our full support.

COUNTY, STATE & FEDERAL:

Learn more in this helpful guide from the Texas Secretary of State’s office including filing period dates and further instructions. For single-county races contact us.

CITY COUNCIL & LOCAL DISTRICT CANDIDATES:

For cities, towns, MUD boards, water conservation districts, and anything below the county level, please consult your local administration for details. If you run into any hassles contact us.

APPOINTED OFFICES:

A great way to build experience before putting your name on a ballot is to seek appointment to a commission or office. The City of Austin and Travis County have many, as does the State of Texas. See below for some opportunities to build your resume!

(Lists are subject to change. Some may overlap because there are multiple seats appointed by several jurisdictions.)

*CITY OF AUSTIN APPOINTED OFFICES

Updated list of vacancies: 
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/boards/vacancy.cfm

*TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTED OFFICES

Updated list of vacancies:
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/intergovernmental-relations/board-appointments

*GOVERNOR-APPOINTED OFFICES

Full list:
http://gov.texas.gov/appointments/positions

*LT. GOVERNOR-APPOINTED OFFICES

Full list:
https://www.ltgov.state.tx.us/appointments

COUNTY CHAIRMAN CANDIDATES:

Candidates for TCRP County and Precinct Chairman please use this form.
(Note: If you are going to file for County Chairman, in addition to your application you will be required to obtain the signatures of 10 current TCRP Precinct Chairmen. Use this form to collect signatures.)

PRECINCT CHAIRMAN CANDIDATES:

Precinct Chairmen are elected concurrently with the County Chairman every Primary election. Vacancies may be filled by the executive committee. More info.

Updated 6/26/25

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