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Who represents Briar

Briar is represented in Congress by Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz and Representatives Craig A. Goldman and Brandon Gill. Greg Abbott is governor.

John CornynTed CruzCraig A. GoldmanBrandon Gill11 people represent Briar →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
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in Washington and Texas

What stands out about civic life in Briar

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Texas

Who represents Briar in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Briar.

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Greg AbbottGovernor of TexasRepublican · Since 2015Website ↗512-463-2000
State Senate · District 12 Covers about 47% of Briar
Tan ParkerState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State Senate · District 9 Covers about 36% of Briar
Taylor RehmetState SenatorDemocratWebsite ↗682-516-6009Email
State Senate · District 30 Covers about 17% of Briar
Brent HagenbuchState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗940-323-9338Email
State House · District 64 Covers about 47% of Briar
Andy HopperState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗940-503-2046Email
State House · District 99 Covers about 36% of Briar
Charlie GerenState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗817-237-2251Email
State House · District 60 Covers about 17% of Briar
Mike OlcottState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗817-382-4673Email

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Elections · 2024 general election

How Wise County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Wise County. Briar’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President38,243 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican84.7%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat14.7%
Others0.7%

Texas: Trump 56.1%, Harris 42.5%

U.S. Senate38,140 votes
CruzRepublican81.4%
AllredDemocrat16.6%
Others1.9%

Texas: Cruz 53.1%, Allred 44.6%

U.S. House · Texas's 12th District339,718 votes
GoldmanRepublican63.5%
HuntDemocrat36.5%

Covers about 53% of Briar · whole-district result

U.S. House · Texas's 26th District388,427 votes
GillRepublican62.1%
LinebergerDemocrat35.7%
Others2.3%

Covers about 47% of Briar · whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What Texas voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Texas
  • U.S. SenateOne of Texas’s two seats (now John Cornyn, Ted Cruz)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Craig A. Goldman, Brandon Gill)
  • GovernorNow Greg Abbott
  • State legislatureThe 6 seats that cover Briar are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Briar
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Briar in Congress

Briar is split between 2 congressional districts; your street decides which is yours.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Texas
John Cornyn
John CornynU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2002Website ↗202-224-2934
Ted Cruz
Ted CruzU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2013Website ↗202-224-5922
U.S. House · Texas's 12th District Covers about 53% of Briar
Craig A. Goldman
Craig A. GoldmanU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗202-225-5071
U.S. House · Texas's 26th District Covers about 47% of Briar
Brandon Gill
Brandon GillU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗202-225-7772

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Briar by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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