Race 6 of 18
Manages state public lands and mineral rights, the Permanent School Fund's land, the Alamo and coastal disaster recovery.
Created and edited by Omar Afra
2026 election results · unofficial
Benjamin Flores leads the reported totals with 51.45% of 9,747,005 votes reported.
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin FloresDemocratMost votes reported | 5,014,714 | 51.45% |
| Dawn BuckinghamRepublican | 4,576,883 | 46.96% |
| Neill SniderLibertarian | 155,408 | 1.59% |
| Total votes reported | 9,747,005 | 3 entries |
Unofficial returns: Texas Secretary of State, “2026 NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION (Updated 11/04/2026 04:59 PM)”; time zone not shown on the source. Checked November 8, 2026. 100% of polling locations reporting, which does not mean every ballot has been counted. Not certified; the state canvass falls between November 21, 2026 and December 7, 2026. Shares are of all votes reported in the race, write-ins included, rounded to two decimals; they may not total 100%.
Campaign research · compiled before the election
The General Land Office manages state lands and mineral rights, Permanent School Fund-related assets, veterans land programs, coastal and disaster-recovery functions and other statutory duties. It does not control U.S. foreign policy.
Sources under review
Republican
Dawn Buckingham is the Republican candidate for Commissioner of the General Land Office. Incumbent commissioner seeking another term leading the General Land Office.
Democrat
Benjamin Flores is the Democratic candidate for Commissioner of the General Land Office. Flores says he would use state lands and energy revenue to support public schools, expand veterans services and strengthen storm recovery.
Libertarian
Neill Snider is the Libertarian candidate for Commissioner of the General Land Office. Mechanical contractor whose family operates a small cattle farm.
Candidates as printed on the 2026 General Election statewide sample ballot (Texas Secretary of State): Dawn Buckingham (Republican), Benjamin Flores (Democrat), Neill Snider (Libertarian).
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