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Endorsements
Asian American Democrats of Texas (AADT) endorses qualified Democratic candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to engaging Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) voters across Texas and advancing issues relevant to AANHPI communities.
Congratulations to our 2026 AADT-endorsed candidates!
Thank you for stepping up to serve your community. We look forward to continuing conversations and being a resource for your campaigns. Please join us in supporting all of these Texan Democrats!
Early Voting: Tuesday, February 17 - Friday, February 27
Last Day to Apply for Mail-In Ballot: Friday, February 20
Election Day: Tuesday, March 3
Only candidates who completed our endorsement application on time were considered.
Click on a candidate's photo to learn more and show your support!
Statewide
Greater Houston
(*) incumbent
(**) dual endorsement
North Texas
(*) incumbent
Central Texas
(*) incumbent
South Texas
(*) incumbent
What an AADT Endorsement Represents
North Texas
(*) incumbent
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Recognition of a candidate's leadership, values, and community engagement
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A commitment to equity, inclusion, and fair representation
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Credibility with a growing and diverse segment of the Democratic electorate
Transparency and Integrity
AADT's endorsement process is guided by clear rules to ensure fairness, neutrality, and accountability, including conflict-of-interest safeguards and a formal appeals process.
Candidates and elected officials join AADT members during the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month mixer in Houston.
Photo taken in 2025.
Candidates and elected officials join a Get Out the Vote rally hosted by AADT in Houston's Asiatown.
Photo taken in 2022.
Candidates and elected officials attend a membership meeting of AADT in Houston. Photo taken in 2024.