Who is running for Texas Senate, District 4 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Texas Senate, District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Texas Senate District 4.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Brett W. LigonRepublican | Ron C. AngelettiDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | No public position | Keep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenSaid · medium |
| Abortion | Illegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestQuestionnaire answer · low | No public position |
| Immigration | Secure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadySaid · medium | No public position |
| Curriculum and books | No public position | Locally elected school boardsQuestionnaire answer · medium |
| Property taxes | Keep cutting them and cap how fast they can riseSaid · medium | No single answer fits; see evidence |
| Policing and crime | Tougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailSaid · medium | No single answer fits; see evidence |
| Kids online | Ban social media accounts for minorsSaid · low | No public position |
Brett W. Ligon
Republican · IncumbentTexas State Senator, District 4 (since May 2026)
Brett W. Ligon is a Republican who won a May 2, 2026 special election for Senate District 4 and took office on May 19, 20263. He served 17 years as Montgomery County District Attorney after work as a Harris County assistant district attorney and as counsel for the Houston Police Officers' Union2. Because he joined the Senate after the 2025 sessions, he has no Senate voting record yet3.
Where they stand 5 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Policing and crimeTougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailmedium
Said · medium confidence- Told Ballotpedia he will keep strengthening public safety, defend law enforcement and ensure violent offenders are not released back onto the streets. (2025-11-25) source
- His campaign says public safety requires backing law enforcement and holding violent and habitual offenders accountable. (2026-02) source
Property taxesKeep cutting them and cap how fast they can risemedium
ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium
Said · medium confidenceKids onlineBan social media accounts for minorslow
Said · low confidence- His campaign says Texas should take serious steps to reduce children's exposure to dangerous online content, following the lead of countries like Australia. (2026-02) source
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- Told Ballotpedia he is passionate about protecting innocent life. (2025-11-25) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, AI data centers, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Ron C. Angeletti
DemocratPrivate citizen (educator and small business owner)
Ron C. Angeletti is a Democrat from Spring who describes himself as an educator, father, special needs advocate and small business owner25. He lost the May 2026 special election for this seat to Brett Ligon and is running again for the full term3.
Where they stand 5 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign says expanding Medicaid and giving incentives to rural health care providers would help families in rural parts of the district. (2026) source
Curriculum and booksLocally elected school boardsmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- Told ATPE that the state should set clear standards without micromanaging classrooms, and that local school districts should select instructional materials and make curriculum decisions for their communities. (2026) source
- Told ATPE that parents are essential partners, but public schools serve whole communities and educators should be able to do their jobs without political interference. (2026) source
School choiceNo single answer fitsmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- Told ATPE that Texas should fully fund public schools first, before expanding ESA vouchers, and that any ESAs must come with audits, transparency and protections against discrimination. (2026) source
Property taxesNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign says the state should fully fund public schools so local taxpayers are not burdened with higher property taxes. (2026) source
Policing and crimeNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign calls for state investment in first responders, mental health crisis response and community-based safety programs. (2026) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, AI data centers, Housing and growth, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.