India, Oct. 26 -- The name of a deceased candidate from the Republican Party will be on the ballot in the Texas elections held on November 3, 2026, which raises many questions as to what will happen in case this person gets the most number of votes.

Richard Davis, Justice of the Peace for Brazoria County Precinct 2, Place 2, passed away on September 14, 2026, after a struggle with cancer. Nevertheless, his name will stay on the ballot since he died after the deadline for taking the name off from the ballot set by law.

According to Texas election law, the name of a candidate may be taken off the ballot if the candidate dies, withdraws, or is found ineligible up to the 74th day prior to the Election Day. In the case of the election of Nov...