2026 Texas House of Representatives election – District 97Nov 3, 2026IncumbentJohn McQueeney RepublicanDistrict 97 General electionNovember 3, 2026Beth Llwellyn McLaughlin DemocratJohn McQueeney Republican IncumbentDistrict 97 Democratic primary runoffIn progress✓Beth Llwellyn McLaughlin56.4% 2,320Diane Symons43.6% 1,796District 97 Democratic primaryMarch 3, 2026Results 17,675 votes✓Diane Symons41.5% 7,337✓Beth Llwellyn McLaughlin30.4% 5,367Also on the ballot:Ryan Ray 28.1%Republican primaryMarch 3, 2026Results✓John McQueeney IncumbentUnopposed
Ryan Ray 28.1%Ryan Ray 28.1%