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This November, some new and some familiar names will fill the Texas Ballot. These elections could make major waves in Texas politics. Here’s a brief overview of the major candidates, the positions they’re running for and the job descriptions of those positions.

Republican Greg Abbott was sworn in Tuesday as Texas’ first new governor in more than 14 years, though he’s expected to keep the state’s conservative focus as he concentrates on border security, education and economic issues.