State Senator, District 4
November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 4; Texas · State senate 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 · 20 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 1,024,987 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(1,056,826 ÷ 1,024,987) ÷ ln(1,056,826 ÷ 909,299) = 20.35, comparing state senate 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".
State Senator is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the state senate
- Confirming certain governor appointments in many states
- 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
Brett Ligon
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Brett Ligon is the Republican Texas State Senator for District 4, having won a May 2026 special election for the seat vacated by Brandon Creighton. He previously served 17 years as Montgomery County District Attorney. He holds a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Ron Angeletti
Democratic · declared
Ron Angeletti is the Democratic nominee for Texas State Senate District 4 in 2026. An educator, special-education teacher, and small-business owner, his campaign centers on public education funding, support for teachers, and opposition to school voucher programs.
Election sources
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Source: en.wikipedia.org