Greg Abbott announced a special election for Texas Senate District 9 set for Nov. 4, 2025. Greg Abbott on Friday announced a special election to fill the Texas Senate seat left open by outgoing Sen. Kelly Hancock. Texas Senate District 9A special election for Senate District 9 will be held on Nov. 4, 2025. The North Richland Hills Republican resigned from the Senate earlier this month to become chief clerk of the Texas Comptroller's Office. "She will be a great addition to our conservative Texas Senate."