State Representative, District 106
November 3, 2026 · State House District 106; Texas · State house district · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 30 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 220,507 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(240,390 ÷ 220,507) ÷ ln(240,390 ÷ 181,544) = 30.75, comparing state house districts in TX (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Jared Patterson
Republican Party · Incumbent · declared
Jared Patterson is the Republican incumbent for Texas House District 106 (Denton County), in office since 2019 and seeking re-election in 2026.
Records: Data Privacy 1 for
Joe Mayes
Democratic Party · declared
Joe Mayes is the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 106 in 2026, a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, cybersecurity director, and Denton bookstore owner; first run for office.
Election sources
Source: en.wikipedia.org