State Senator, District 4 - Texas Ballot Compare

Brett W. Ligon

Republican Incumbent

On ballot as: BRETT W. LIGON
Current role: Texas State Senator, District 4 (elected May 2, 2026, special election; unexpired term of former Sen. Brandon Creighton)
Background: B.A. in political science, Texas A&M University
J.D., South Texas College of Law
Certificate in Government Management, Sam Houston State University
Born in Texas and raised in Montgomery County
Experience: Montgomery County District Attorney (2008–2025)
Earlier: Assistant District Attorney, Harris County
Earlier: counsel, Houston Police Officers' Union
Top priorities: "Fight for taxpayers, strengthen border security, improve flood mitigation"
"Lower property taxes and homeowners insurance rates"
"Public safety is the first responsibility of government"
"Border security is a public safety issue, plain and simple"
Tidbits: Abortion: Pro Life
Border and immigration: Campaign site: "Texas must continue to take decisive action to secure the border, disrupt criminal networks, and support state and local law enforcement efforts
Guns: Pro Second Amendment
Public schools and vouchers: No public statement found
Property taxes: Campaign site: "Real reform means limiting excessive appraisal increases, demanding transparency from taxing entities, and reducing reliance on property taxes altogether."
Claims and the record
Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements: Houston Police Officers' Union
Texas Right to Life
Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)
CLEAT
Texas AFL-CIO
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Gov. Greg Abbott (primary)
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (primary)
Former state Sen. Brandon Creighton (primary)
Numerous Republican Officials and Conservative & Law Enforcement Organizations – too many to list (see website)
Campaign website: ligonfortexas.com

Ron C. Angeletti

Democratic

On ballot as: RON C. ANGELETTI
Current role: Not found
Background: Educator and small-business owner
Campaign: "an educator, father, special needs advocate, and small business owner."
Experience: Not found
Top priorities: "Strengthening our public schools, making sure teachers are supported, classrooms are resourced"
"Every child, including students with disabilities, has a real opportunity to succeed"
"Invest in drainage, flood mitigation, and resilient infrastructure"
"Relieve the burden on homeowners by properly funding schools at the state level"
"Faster, transparent distribution of disaster assistance"
Tidbits: Abortion: (Did not answer this on questionnaire)
Border and immigration: (Did not answer this on questionnaire)
Guns: (Did not answer this on questionnaire)
Public schools and vouchers: "Texas has a responsibility to fully fund public schools first, before expanding ESA vouchers."
Property taxes: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Relieve the burden on homeowners by properly funding schools at the state level."
Claims and the record
Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: angelettifortexas.org